Even vs. Odd — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Even and Odd
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Even
The end of the day; evening
Bring it to my house this even
Odd
Variant of Od.
Even
Flat and smooth
Prepare the site, then lay an even bed of mortar
Odd
Deviating from what is ordinary, usual, or expected; strange or peculiar
An odd name.
Odd behavior.
Even
Equal in number, amount, or value
An even gender balance among staff and students
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Odd
Being in excess of the indicated or approximate number, extent, or degree. Often used in combination
Invited 30-odd guests.
Even
(of a number, such as 2, 6, or 108) divisible by two without a remainder
Any number doubled is even
A meter that reads only in even numbers
Odd
Constituting a remainder
Had some odd dollars left over.
Even
Make or become even
She cut the hair again to even up the ends
It's not exactly revenge I want, but I'd like things evened up
Thereafter prices evened out
Odd
Small in amount
Jingled the odd change in my pockets.
Even
Used to emphasize something surprising or extreme
They have never even heard of the United States
They wore fur hats, even in summer
Odd
Being one of an incomplete pair or set
An odd shoe.
Even
Having a horizontal surface; flat
An even floor.
Odd
Remaining after others have been paired or grouped.
Even
Having no irregularities, roughness, or indentations; smooth.
Odd
(Mathematics) Designating an integer not divisible by two, such as 1, 3, and 5.
Even
Being in the same plane or line; parallel
The picture is even with the window.
Odd
Not expected, regular, or planned
Called at odd intervals.
Even
Having no variations or fluctuations; uniform
The even rhythm of his breathing.
Odd
Remote; out-of-the-way
Found the antique shop in an odd corner of town.
Even
Of uniform distribution
An even application of varnish.
Odd
Differing from what is usual, ordinary or expected.
She slept in, which was very odd.
Even
Placid; calm
An even temperament.
Odd
Peculiar, singular and strange in looks or character; eccentric, bizarre.
Even
Equal or identical in degree, extent, or amount
Use even amounts of butter and sugar.
Odd
(not comparable) Without a corresponding mate in a pair or set; unmatched; (of a pair or set) mismatched.
Optimistically, he had a corner of a drawer for odd socks.
My cat Fluffy has odd eyes: one blue and one brown.
Even
Equally matched or balanced
An even fight.
Odd
(not comparable) Left over, remaining after the rest have been paired or grouped.
I'm the odd one out.
Even
Just; fair
An even bargain.
Odd
(not comparable) Left over or remaining (as a small amount) after counting, payment, etc.
Even
Having nothing due on either side; square
If we each take half, then we'll be even.
Odd
(not comparable) Scattered; occasional, infrequent; not forming part of a set or pattern.
I don't speak Latin well, so in hearing a dissertation in Latin, I would only be able to make out the odd word of it.
But for the odd exception
Even
Having exacted full revenge
He finally got even with his betrayer.
Odd
(not comparable) Not regular or planned.
He's only worked odd jobs.
Even
Having equal probability; as likely as not
An even chance of winning.
Odd
(not comparable) Used or employed for odd jobs.
Even
Having an equal score
The teams are even at halftime.
Odd
Numerically indivisible by two.
The product of odd numbers is also odd.
Even
Being equal for each opponent. Used of a score.
Odd
(not comparable) Numbered with an odd number.
How do I print only the odd pages?
Even
Exactly divisible by 2.
Odd
About, approximately; somewhat more than (an approximated round number).
There were thirty-odd people in the room.
Even
Characterized or indicated by a number exactly divisible by 2.
Odd
Out of the way, secluded.
Even
Having an even number in a sequence.
Odd
(sports) On the left.
He served from the odd court.
Even
Having an even number of members.
Odd
(obsolete) Singular in excellence; matchless; peerless; outstanding.
Even
Having an exact amount, extent, or number; precise
An even pound.
An even foot.
Odd
An odd number.
So let's see. There are two evens here and three odds.
Even
To a greater degree or extent. Used as an intensive with comparative adjectives and adverbs
This painting is good, but that one is even better.
Odd
(colloquial) Something left over, not forming part of a set.
I've got three complete sets of these trading cards for sale, plus a few dozen odds.
Even
Indeed; moreover. Used as an intensive
He was happy, even ecstatic. Even a child knows better.
Odd
Not paired with another, or remaining over after a pairing; without a mate; unmatched; single; as, an odd shoe; an odd glove.
Even
Used as an intensive to indicate something that is unexpected
Declined even to consider the idea.
Odd
Not divisible by 2 without a remainder; not capable of being evenly paired, one unit with another; as, 1, 3, 7, 9, 11, etc., are odd numbers.
I hope good luck lies in odd numbers.
Even
At the same time as; already; just
Even as we watched, the turtle emerged from its shell.
Odd
Left over after a definite round number has been taken or mentioned; indefinitely, but not greatly, exceeding a specified number; extra.
Sixteen hundred and odd years after the earth was made, it was destroyed in a deluge.
There are yet missing of your companySome few odd lads that you remember not.
Even
To a degree that extends; fully
Loyal even unto death.
Odd
Remaining over; unconnected; detached; fragmentary; hence, occasional; inconsiderable; as, odd jobs; odd minutes; odd trifles.
Even
Exactly; precisely
It was even as he said.
Odd
Different from what is usual or common; unusual; singular; peculiar; unique; strange.
The odd man, to perform all things perfectly, is, in my poor opinion, Joannes Sturmius.
Patients have sometimes coveted odd things.
Locke's Essay would be a very odd book for a man to make himself master of, who would get a reputation by critical writings.
Even
To make or become even.
Odd
Not divisible by two
Even
Evening.
Odd
Not easily explained;
It is odd that his name is never mentioned
Even
Flat and level.
Clear out those rocks. The surface must be even.
Odd
An indefinite quantity more than that specified;
Invited 30-odd guests
Even
Without great variation.
Despite her fear, she spoke in an even voice.
Odd
Beyond or deviating from the usual or expected;
A curious hybrid accent
Her speech has a funny twang
They have some funny ideas about war
Had an odd name
The peculiar aromatic odor of cloves
Something definitely queer about this town
What a rum fellow
Singular behavior
Even
Equal in proportion, quantity, size, etc.
The distribution of food must be even.
Call it even.
Odd
Of the remaining member of a pair, of socks e.g.
Even
Divisible by two.
Four, fourteen and forty are even numbers.
Odd
Not used up;
Leftover meatloaf
She had a little money left over so she went to a movie
Some odd dollars left
Saved the remaining sandwiches for supper
Unexpended provisions
Even
(of a number) Convenient for rounding other numbers to; for example, ending in a zero.
Even
On equal monetary terms; neither owing nor being owed.
Even
(colloquial) On equal terms of a moral sort; quits.
You biffed me back at the barn, and I biffed you here—so now we're even.
Even
Parallel; on a level; reaching the same limit.
Even
(obsolete) Without an irregularity, flaw, or blemish; pure.
Even
(obsolete) Associate; fellow; of the same condition.
Even
(transitive) To make flat and level.
We need to even this playing field; the west goal is too low.
Even
To equal or equate; to make the same.
Even
To be equal.
Thrice nine evens twenty seven.
RQ:Carew Survey of Cornwall
Even
To place in an equal state, as to obligation, or in a state in which nothing is due on either side; to balance, as accounts; to make quits.
We need to even the score.
Even
To set right; to complete.
Even
To act up to; to keep pace with.
Even
(archaic) Exactly, just, fully.
I fulfilled my instructions even as I had promised.
You are leaving tonight? — Even so.
This is my commandment, that ye love one another, even as I have loved you.
Even
In reality; implying an extreme example in the case mentioned, as compared to the implied reality.
Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn sometimes.
Did you even make it through the front door?
That was before I was even born.
Even
Emphasizing a comparative.
I was strong before, but now I am even stronger.
Even
Signalling a correction of one's previous utterance; rather, that is.
My favorite actor is Jack Nicklaus. Jack Nicholson, even.
Even
An even number.
So let's see. There are two evens here and three odds.
Even
Evening.
Even
Level, smooth, or equal in surface; not rough; free from irregularities; hence uniform in rate of motion of action; as, even ground; an even speed; an even course of conduct.
Even
Equable; not easily ruffled or disturbed; calm; uniformly self-possessed; as, an even temper.
Even
Parallel; on a level; reaching the same limit.
And shall lay thee even with the ground.
Even
Balanced; adjusted; fair; equitable; impartial; just to both sides; owing nothing on either side; - said of accounts, bargains, or persons indebted; as, our accounts are even; an even bargain.
To make the even truth in pleasure flow.
Even
Without an irregularity, flaw, or blemish; pure.
Even
Associate; fellow; of the same condition.
Even
Not odd; capable of division by two without a remainder; - said of numbers; as, 4 and 10 are even numbers.
Whether the number of the stars is even or odd.
Even
To make even or level; to level; to lay smooth.
His temple Xerxes evened with the soil.
It will even all inequalities
Even
To equal.
Even
To place in an equal state, as to obligation, or in a state in which nothing is due on either side; to balance, as accounts; to make quits; to make equal; as, to even the score.
Even
To set right; to complete.
Even
To act up to; to keep pace with.
Even
To be equal.
Even
In an equal or precisely similar manner; equally; precisely; just; likewise; as well.
Even so did these Gauls possess the coast.
Even
Up to, or down to, an unusual measure or level; so much as; fully; quite.
Thou wast a soldierEven to Cato's wish.
Without . . . making us even sensible of the change.
Even
As might not be expected; - serving to introduce what is unexpected or less expected.
I have made several discoveries, which appear new, even to those who are versed in critical learning.
Even
At the very time; in the very case.
I knew they were bad enough to please, even when I wrote them.
By these presence, even the presence of Lord Mortimer.
Even
Make level or straight;
Level the ground
Even
Become even or more even;
Even out the surface
Even
Make even or more even
Even
Divisible by two
Even
Equal in degree or extent or amount; or equally matched or balanced;
Even amounts of butter and sugar
On even terms
It was a fifty-fifty (or even) split
Had a fifty-fifty (or even) chance
An even fight
Even
Being level or straight or regular and without variation as e.g. in shape or texture; or being in the same plane or at the same height as something else (i.e. even with);
An even application of varnish
An even floor
The road was not very even
The picture is even with the window
Even
Symmetrically arranged;
Even features
Regular features
A regular polygon
Even
Occurring at fixed intervals;
A regular beat
The even rhythm of his breathing
Even
Of the score in a contest;
The score is tied
Even
Used as an intensive especially to indicate something unexpected;
Even an idiot knows that
Declined even to consider the idea
I don't have even a dollar!
Even
In spite of; notwithstanding;
Even when he is sick, he works
Even with his head start she caught up with him
Even
To a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons;
Looked sick and felt even worse
An even (or still) more interesting problem
Still another problem must be solved
A yet sadder tale
Even
To the full extent;
Loyal even unto death
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