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evenin discourse uses
(iːvən )1. adverb [ADVERB before verb]
You use even to suggest that what comes just after or just before it in the sentence is rather surprising.
He kept calling me for years, even after he got married.
Even dark-skinned women should use sunscreens.
I cannot come to a decision about it now or even give any indication of my own views.
He didn't even hear what I said.
2. adverb
You use even with comparative adjectives and adverbs to emphasize a quality that someone or something has.
[emphasis]It was on television that he made an even stronger impact as an interviewer.
During his second day Edward looked even more pale and quiet than on his first.
Stan was speaking even more slowly than usual.
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evenin adjective uses
(iːvən )1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
How important is it to have an even temperature when you're working?
The brick-built property keeps the temperature at an even level throughout the year.
evenly adverb [usually ADVERB after verb]
Stock is added evenly during the first 18 minutes while the mixture cooks.
He looked at Ellen, breathing evenly in her sleep.
2. adjective
3. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
If there is an even distribution or division of something, each person, group, or area involved has an equal amount.
Divide the dough into 12 even pieces and shape each piece into a ball.
Many are tired of being unpopular because of their wealth and would encourage more even distribution of it.
evenly adverb [ADVERB after verb, ADVERB -ed]
The meat is divided evenly and boiled in a stew.
Within manufacturing, the loss of jobs has been far more evenly spread across the regions.
The blood vessels in the skin are not evenly distributed around the face and neck.
4. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
It was an even game.
...an even match between eight nations.
evenly adverb [ADVERB -ed]
They must choose between two evenly matched candidates for governor.
5. adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE]
[informal]
You don't owe me. I don't owe you. We're even.
6. adjective
If your voice is even, you are speaking in a very controlled way which makes it difficult for people to tell what your feelings are.
[literary]My voice surprised me; it was even and emotionless.
evenly graded adverb [ADVERB after verb]
'Is Mary Ann O.K?'—'She's fine,' she said evenly.
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