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Even vs. Odd — What's the Difference?

Even vs. Odd — What's the Difference?

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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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