Definition
even: more, still, yet all the more
Bruno not only paid the entrance fee for me, he even bought me a drink.
Bruno is impressed by Susie's charm, but he is even more impressed by her efficiency.
(an) even (number): (a) not odd (number); (a number) that is divisible by 2
(an) even (surface): (a) smooth, flat, straight, regular, constant, steady, stable (surface)
Bruno has an even temper. He rarely gets angry.
Icarus has very even teeth. They are all straight and bright.
We're even. We're equal, we're okay.
(or) even: (or) more so, to a greater extent, to a greater degree, further
If you'd like to have a drink on Tuesday, or even go out to dinner, please call me.
- "He is neither politically correct nor even very polite."
- "It's been 20 years of gathering the greatest minds in the cosmetics industry for lectures, conferences, round-table discussions and even a cocktail party or two!"
- "We do have a wide selection of beverages: red wine, white wine, vodka, whiskey, cognac, apple juice, orange juice, ginger ale, soda, even Fresca."
- "In the United States, we have a different set of customs, a different set of values, even a different way of speaking the same language."
- "As her delicate hands served each dish, each more exquisite than the last, my mind started to wander and I began to imagine a future with Betty by my side, maybe even as my wife."
- "Todd hasn't even smiled."
- "You're not even mad at me?"
- "They are a source of mystery, curiosity and even obsession for people across the world(s)."
- "Brian : Sir, we haven't even got our bags yet."
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