evens
|e-vens|
/ˈiːvənz/
(even)
equal or level
Etymology
'evens' is the plural form of 'even', which originates from Old English, specifically the word 'efen', where 'efen' meant 'level, equal, or flat'.
'efen' in Old English became 'even' in Middle English, and the plural 'evens' developed as a noun form in modern English.
Initially, 'even' meant 'level or equal', but over time, 'evens' came to refer to equal odds in betting and to even numbers.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
bets or odds that are equal, especially in gambling, where the chances of winning or losing are the same (short for 'even odds').
He placed his money on evens at the horse race.
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Noun 2
even numbers, especially in a sequence or set.
List all the evens between 1 and 10.
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Verb 1
third person singular present tense of 'even'.
She evens the surface before painting.
Last updated: 2025/07/31 03:59