英語

even

gb/ˈivən/ us/ˈivən/
A2 英語
~ 200
語義
0件の語義
adjective A2 property
1

Flat or level surface

Flat and not rough or uneven.

用法パターン: an even [surface/road/ground]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'even' with 'equal', but 'even' here describes a surface, not quantity.
類義語
level (Very close in meaning; often interchangeable when describing surfaces.)
対義語
uneven (Describes a surface with bumps or irregularities, opposite of flat or level.)
コロケーション
even surface |even ground |even road |perfectly even |keep even
テーマ
description |measurement |daily life |housing |core_vocabulary
例文
  • The table must be placed on an even surface.
  • She walked carefully on the even pavement.
  • The painter ensured the wall was perfectly even before applying the wallpaper.
学習者向け例文
  • The floor is even.
  • I like the even road.
  • This desk is even.
adjective A2 property
2

Number divisible by two

A number that can be divided by two with nothing left over.

用法パターン: an even [number]
よくある間違い:
Some learners confuse 'even' and 'equal'; here it refers to divisibility, not sameness.
類義語
paired (Used less literally in math, but can imply things grouped in twos.)
対義語
odd (Describes numbers not divisible by two without a remainder.)
コロケーション
even number |even digit |even multiple
テーマ
mathematics |education |science
例文
  • Four is an even number.
  • He only bets on even numbers at the roulette table.
  • The teacher asked us to list all the even numbers under 20.
学習者向け例文
  • Two is an even number.
  • Six is even.
  • Ten is an even number.
adverb B1 property
3

More than expected

Used to show that something is surprising or more than you thought.

用法パターン: even [adjective/adverb/clause]
よくある間違い:
Learners may place 'even' incorrectly in the sentence; position depends on what is being emphasized.
類義語
still ('Still' can be similar for emphasis but often refers to continuation rather than surprise.)
コロケーション
even more |even better |even worse
テーマ
emphasis |communication |core_vocabulary
例文
  • She can run faster than me, even in high heels.
  • It was cold yesterday, but today it's even colder.
  • He didn't even call to say he was late.
学習者向け例文
  • Today is even hotter than yesterday.
  • He is even taller than his brother.
  • She didn't even say hello.
adjective A2 state
4

Equal in score or amount

Having the same number or amount as someone else.

用法パターン: [team/person] is even with [someone]
類義語
tied (Common in sports contexts when scores are equal.)
対義語
ahead (Indicates having a higher score or more than the other.)
コロケーション
even score |stay even |keep things even
テーマ
sports |competition |core_vocabulary
例文
  • The teams were even at halftime.
  • After her goal, the score was even again.
  • They are now even in the rankings.
学習者向け例文
  • The teams are even.
  • We are even now.
  • The game is even.
adjective B2 property
5

Fair and balanced

Fair and giving the same chance to everyone.

類義語
impartial ('Impartial' is more formal; both mean fair and without bias.)
対義語
biased (Showing unfair preference toward one side.)
コロケーション
even tone |even treatment
テーマ
justice |communication |relationships |core_vocabulary
例文
  • She always tries to give an even judgment.
  • He spoke in an even tone throughout the debate.
  • The referee was praised for being even and fair.
学習者向け例文
  • She is very even with her students.
  • He has an even tone.
  • The judge is even.
動詞 B1 action
6

Make flat or equal

To make something flat or the same all over.

用法パターン: to even [something] out/up/off
類義語
level ('Level' is often interchangeable when referring to making a surface flat.)
対義語
roughen (To make a surface uneven or irregular.)
コロケーション
even out |even up |even off
テーマ
construction |daily life |work |core_vocabulary
例文
  • He used a rake to even the soil before planting.
  • Let's add some sand to even out the path.
  • The tailor will even up the hemline.
学習者向け例文
  • I will even the ground.
  • Please even out the cake top.
  • They evened up the shelves.
文法
辞書形
even
IPA
GB/ˈivən/
US/ˈivən/
音節・強勢
even (1音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (even)
活用形
Adjective
  • Base: even
Verb
  • Base: even
  • 3rd Person Singular: evens
  • Present Participle: evening
  • Past: evened
関連語
Forms
evens verb evening verb A1 evened verb
Core family
evenly adverb B1
Related words
even-handed adjective B2 even-numbered adjective B1
Negative and opposite forms
uneven adjective B1 unevenly adverb B2
Advanced or less common
evenness noun B2 unevenness noun B2
表現

break even

1
/bɹˈeɪk ˈivən/
fixed phrase

Have no profit or loss financially

To make enough money to cover costs but not more.

例文
  • After months of low sales, the company finally managed to break even.
  • We need to sell 200 tickets just to break even.

even out

1
/ˈivən ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb

Make balanced or regular

To become smooth, equal, or balanced; to make something like this happen.

例文
  • The road surface will even out after repairs are complete.
  • We need to add more paint to even out the color.

even up

1
/ˈivən ˈʌp/
phrasal verb

Make equal again after difference

To make two things equal again after they were different.

例文
  • They scored a goal to even up the match.
  • Let’s add some weight on this side to even it up.

get even (with someone)

1
/ɡˈɛt ˈivən wˈɪθ sˈʌmwˌʌn/
idiom informal

Take revenge on someone

To do something bad to someone because they did something bad to you first.

例文
  • He played a prank on me, so I got even with him by hiding his shoes.
  • She swore she would get even with her rival.

even so

1
/ˈivən sˈoʊ/
fixed phrase

Despite what was said before

Used to say that something is still true despite what was just said.

例文
  • I know it’s risky. Even so, I think we should try.
  • It’s expensive. Even so, I think we should buy it.
  • It’s raining hard. Even so, they went for a walk.
  • He was tired. Even so, he finished the race.

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