Evened Meaning in English
word · lemma: even
Definition
Past tense of 'even': to make things level, equal, or fair. Can refer to making surfaces flat, scores equal, or situations balanced.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both physical and figurative contexts (leveling surfaces, making scores even). Common phrases include 'evened the score.' Not as commonly used for people; usually applies to things or situations.
Spanish: igualó - emparejóPortuguese (BR): igualou - nivelouPortuguese (PT): igualou - nivelouChinese (Simplified): 使平 - 使均等Chinese (Traditional): 使平 - 使均等Hindi: समान किया - बराबर कियाArabic: ساوى - عادلBengali: সমান করেছিল - সমতল করেছিলRussian: выравнял - сравнялJapanese: 均（なら）した - 釣り合わせたVietnamese: đã làm bằng - đã cân bằngKorean: 고르게 했다 - 평평하게 했다Turkish: eşitledi - düzlediUrdu: برابر کر دیا - ہموار کر دیاIndonesian: meratakan - menyamakan
Example Sentences
I finally evened things up with my roommate after our argument.
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After borrowing money, he evened up by paying me back.
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He evened the table so the cups would not fall.
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Their team evened the score in the last minute.
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She evened out the piles of books on the shelf.
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The gardener evened the ground before planting new seeds.
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