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make even — phrasal : to typeset (a piece of copy) so that the last word ends a full line : to reach a point in correcting set type where the reset matter either ends a paragraph or ends a line with a word that ended a line in the old setting … Useful english dictionary
Even — E ven, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Evened}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Evening}] 1. To make even or level; to level; to lay smooth. [1913 Webster] His temple Xerxes evened with the soil. Sir. W. Raleigh. [1913 Webster] It will even all inequalities Evelyn. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
even out — verb 1. adjust for engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance • Syn: ↑compensate, ↑counterbalance, ↑correct, ↑make up, ↑even off, ↑even up • Derivationally related forms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
even — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adj. level, equal, smooth, flat, flush, uniform, regular, unvaried, parallel; equable, even tempered, unruffled, placid; equitable, fair, impartial, just; straightforward, plain, direct; abreast,… … English dictionary for students
even — even1 evener, n. evenly, adv. evenness, n. /ee veuhn/, adj. 1. level; flat; without surface irregularities; smooth: an even road. 2. on the same level; in the same plane or line; parallel: even with the ground … Universalium
even — I. /ˈivən / (say eevuhn) adjective 1. level; flat; without irregularities; smooth: an even surface; even country. 2. on the same level; in the same plane or line; parallel: even with the ground. 3. free from variations or fluctuations; regular:… …
even — I e•ven [[t]ˈi vən[/t]] adj. 1) level; flat; without surface irregularities; smooth: an even road[/ex] 2) on the same level; in the same plane or line; parallel: even with the ground[/ex] 3) free from variations or fluctuations; uniform; regular … From formal English to slang
even — I. noun Etymology: Middle English even, eve, from Old English ǣfen Date: before 12th century archaic evening II. adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Old English efen; akin to Old High German eban even Date: before 12th century … New Collegiate Dictionary
even up — verb To make even; to make level. I told him, smiling, that I would get even with him for his mistake, and he laughed heartily, and asked me to call once in a while. I did so, hoping for a chance to even up accounts, but he gave me none, and I… … Wiktionary
even — e·ven || iËvn v. become even; make even; make level, smooth; balance adj. smooth, straight, level; parallel; equal; uniform; consistent; calm, not easily excited or angered; fair; divisible by two, able to be divided exactly by two… … English contemporary dictionary
