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even

/ˈiːvən/

When used as an adverb, "even" often emphasizes a contrast or something surprising. It is usually placed directly before the word it is emphasizing. In mathematics, the adjective "even" refers specifically to integers divisible by two. This is the opposite of "odd." As a verb, it is frequently used in the phrase "even out," meaning to become more balanced or stable over time.

💬Trò chuyện

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Jessica is staring at a chaotic project spreadsheet while Mark is pretending to be in a meeting.

Jessica

The budget is still off. Did you even open the file?

Mark

My bad. I'll dive in after my break.

💡

Jessica uses 'even' as an adverb to emphasize her frustration and disbelief that Mark hasn't performed the most basic step of his task. Mark responds with 'my bad' (slang for apology) and 'dive in' (phrasal verb meaning to start something with enthusiasm or focus), maintaining his casual, slacker persona.

Ý nghĩa

adjective

Flat, level, or smooth; without protrusions or depressions.

"The carpenter made sure the shelf was perfectly even."

adjective

Divisible by two without leaving a remainder.

"Four is an even number, while five is odd."

adjective

Equal in number, amount, or value.

"The score was even at two goals each."

adverb

Used to emphasize something surprising, extreme, or unexpected.

"It was cold yesterday, but it is even colder today."

verb (transitive)

To make smooth or level; to balance a discrepancy.

"He used a trowel to even the wet concrete."

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