Even out
verb
To become equal or balanced, or make something equal or balanced.
After a volatile start, the stock market eventually evened out.
Often appears as...
- even out the surface
- even out the distribution
verb
To spread equally over a surface.
While painting, make sure to even out the paint with strokes of the brush.
Often appears as...
- even out the paint
- even out the batter
verb
To make the chances equal or to make a competition fair.
Both teams are ensured to have an equal number of players to even out the competition.
Often appears as...
- even out the competition
- even out the odds
Usage tips
Sports
verb
To become equal or balanced, or make something equal or balanced.
After a volatile start, the stock market eventually evened out.
Often appears as...
- even out the surface
- even out the distribution
verb
To spread equally over a surface.
While painting, make sure to even out the paint with strokes of the brush.
Often appears as...
- even out the paint
- even out the batter
verb
To make the chances equal or to make a competition fair.
Both teams are ensured to have an equal number of players to even out the competition.
Often appears as...
- even out the competition
- even out the odds
Usage tips
Sports
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Market Trends
Used when describing market changes becoming stable after fluctuations.
The stock prices fluctuated in the morning but evened out by afternoon.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Balance
When emotions or stress levels stabilize after a period of turmoil.
After the breakup, it took a while for her feelings to even out.
Pro Tip 3/3Team Skills
In team settings, ensuring everyone is contributing equally over time.
Initially, some team members were doing more work, but contributions evened out as the project progressed.
Pro Tip 1/3Market Trends
Used when describing market changes becoming stable after fluctuations.
The stock prices fluctuated in the morning but evened out by afternoon.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Balance
When emotions or stress levels stabilize after a period of turmoil.
After the breakup, it took a while for her feelings to even out.
Pro Tip 3/3Team Skills
In team settings, ensuring everyone is contributing equally over time.
Initially, some team members were doing more work, but contributions evened out as the project progressed.
Pro Tip 1/3Market Trends
Used when describing market changes becoming stable after fluctuations.
The stock prices fluctuated in the morning but evened out by afternoon.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Balance
When emotions or stress levels stabilize after a period of turmoil.
After the breakup, it took a while for her feelings to even out.
Pro Tip 3/3Team Skills
In team settings, ensuring everyone is contributing equally over time.
Initially, some team members were doing more work, but contributions evened out as the project progressed.
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