English Explanatory Dictionary

even steven

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Exactly even, equal.
  2. Being equal, as in score or account; tied.
  3. Having nothing due, or no balance of debt on either side.
adv
  1. Equally, evenly.
  2. Evenly divided.
noun
  1. Equity; equilibrium.
  2. harmony, balance; parity.

Word forms

even steven even-Stephen even-steven

Etymology

Possibly a reduplicating rhyme from even (“equal”) + steven (“a voice or say in a matter, a constitution”).

Synonyms

even-stevens

Related words

fair and square share and share alike
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