How Do You Spell EVEN OUT?

Pronunciation: [ˈiːvən ˈa͡ʊt] (IPA)

The phrase "even out" is spelled with the "ee" vowel sound followed by the "v" consonant sound and the "n" consonant sound, followed by the "ow" diphthong sound. The IPA transcription for "even out" is /ˈiːvən ˈaʊt/. The first syllable is pronounced as the long "ee" sound and the second syllable is pronounced as the "v" sound followed by the "n" sound. The final syllable is pronounced as the "ow" diphthong sound. This phrase means to make something equal or level.

EVEN OUT Meaning and Definition

  1. The phrasal verb "even out" refers to the act of making something more equal or balanced, usually by reducing disparities or differences. It involves harmonizing or leveling the playing field in different contexts, aiming to create fairness, equilibrium, or a smoother distribution.

    In a literal sense, "even out" can describe the act of making a surface or object flat and even, removing any irregularities or bumps. For instance, when gardening, one may use a garden rake to even out the soil, ensuring a smooth and level bed for planting.

    More commonly, "even out" is used figuratively to describe the process of reducing imbalances or disparities. In the context of economics or finance, it can refer to the attempt to equalize income or wealth distribution among individuals or social groups. This can involve policies or practices aimed at narrowing economic gaps, promoting economic justice, or creating a more equitable society.

    In terms of emotions or moods, "even out" may describe the process of becoming calm, composed, or stable after experiencing fluctuations or extreme states. For instance, after going through a period of stress or excitement, a person may need some time to even out their emotions and regain a balanced state of mind.

    Overall, "even out" encompasses the act of making something more equal, balanced, or stable, whether it be physical surfaces, economic disparities, or emotional states.

Common Misspellings for EVEN OUT

  • wven out
  • sven out
  • dven out
  • rven out
  • 4ven out
  • 3ven out
  • ecen out
  • eben out
  • egen out
  • efen out
  • evwn out
  • evsn out
  • evdn out
  • evrn out
  • ev4n out
  • ev3n out
  • eveb out
  • evem out
  • evej out

Etymology of EVEN OUT

The term "even out" is a phrasal verb consisting of the verb "even" and the preposition "out". The etymology of this phrase can be understood by examining the origins of its individual components.

1. "Even": This word dates back to Old English, derived from the Old English word "efen" or "efenian". It is related to the Old High German word "eban" and the Old Norse word "jafn", all meaning "equal" or "level". The Proto-Germanic root of "even" is "ebnaz", which carries the sense of "plain" or "without curvature".

2. "Out": This preposition comes from Old English as well, derived from the Old English word "ūt". It can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "ūt", meaning "outside" or "beyond".

Idioms with the word EVEN OUT

  • even out To make something level or balanced; to make the differences between things less marked or noticeable.

Similar spelling words for EVEN OUT

  • odd-even rounding,
  • white oven,
  • wood oven,
  • wood-fired oven,
  • even odd,
  • event,
  • odd-even mergesort,
  • odd-even check.

Conjugate verb Even out

CONDITIONAL

I would even out
you would even out
he/she/it would even out
we would even out
they would even out

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be evening out
you would be evening out
he/she/it would be evening out
we would be evening out
they would be evening out

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have even out
you would have even out
he/she/it would have even out
we would have even out
they would have even out

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been evening out
you would have been evening out
he/she/it would have been evening out
we would have been evening out
they would have been evening out

FUTURE

I will even out
you will even out
he/she/it will even out
we will even out
they will even out

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be evening out
you will be evening out
he/she/it will be evening out
we will be evening out
they will be evening out

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have evened out
you will have evened out
he/she/it will have evened out
we will have evened out
they will have evened out

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been evening out
you will have been evening out
he/she/it will have been evening out
we will have been evening out
they will have been evening out

IMPERATIVE

you even out
we let´s even out

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to even out

PAST

I evened out
you evened out
he/she/it evened out
we evened out
they evened out

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was evening out
you were evening out
he/she/it was evening out
we were evening out
they were evening out

PAST PARTICIPLE

evened out

PAST PERFECT

I had evened out
you had evened out
he/she/it had evened out
we had evened out
they had evened out

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been evening out
you had been evening out
he/she/it had been evening out
we had been evening out
they had been evening out

PRESENT

I even out
you even out
he/she/it evens out
we even out
they even out

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am evening out
you are evening out
he/she/it is evening out
we are evening out
they are evening out

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

evening out

PRESENT PERFECT

I have evened out
you have evened out
he/she/it has evened out
we have evened out
they have evened out

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been evening out
you have been evening out
he/she/it has been evening out
we have been evening out
they have been evening out

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