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even; make even; allocate
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesadjective
even; well-proportioned
Describes the distribution, texture, or color of something being consistent and balanced.
The color of this fabric is very even.
Mom cooked the porridge evenly so it won't clump.
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He stirred the paint evenly before starting to paint.
The tabletop was sanded evenly and smoothly.
The paint was applied unevenly, looking mottled.
verb
to make even; to adjust evenly
Used when you need to balance the distribution or consistency of a substance or items.
Even out the powder before sprinkling it on the cake.
These two portions are uneven in size, please help me adjust them.
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He used a shovel to even out the soil.
Please spread the paint evenly, don't pile it all in one spot.
When kneading dough, keep kneading it evenly to make it smoother.
verb
to allocate; to set aside; to spare
Commonly used for sharing resources, time, or labor with others.
We need to set aside some grain to support the disaster area.
I'm too busy with work to spare time to take care of my family.
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He set aside half his salary to send home to his parents.
Can you spare an extra movie ticket for me?
The team members spared their weekend time to prepare for the project presentation.