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Evens Meaning in English

word · lemma: even

Definition

'Evens' means all even numbers (like 2, 4, 6) or, in British English, it refers to a type of equal chance bet in gambling.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used in mathematics to refer to even numbers ('the evens') or, chiefly in UK gambling, as odds meaning 1:1 ('evens bet'). Rare in everyday conversation. Confusion may happen between 'even' (adjective) and 'evens' (plural noun).

Example Sentences

Circle all the evens on this list of numbers.

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Two, four, and six are all evens.

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In this game, you get a point every time you choose the evens.

basic

Are you better at spotting the evens or the odds?

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At roulette, he always bets on the evens for a steady chance at winning.

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Teachers sometimes split kids into evens and odds for activities.

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