even steven

See also: even-steven

English

Alternative forms

• even-Stephen, even-steven

Etymology

Possibly a reduplicating rhyme from even (“equal”) + steven (“a voice or say in a matter, a constitution”).

Adjective

even steven (not comparable)

1. (informal) Exactly even, equal.
2. (informal) Being equal, as in score or account; tied.
3. (informal) Having nothing due, or no balance of debt on either side.

Adverb

even steven (not comparable)

1. (informal) Equally, evenly.
2. (informal) Evenly divided.

   He made two piles of clothes even steven and let me pick which one I wanted.

Noun

even steven (uncountable)

1. (informal) Equity; equilibrium.
2. (informal) harmony, balance; parity.

Synonyms

• even-stevens

Translations

equity; equilibrium

• Russian: ра́венство (ru) n (rávenstvo), равнове́сие (ru) n (ravnovésije)

harmony, balance; parity

• Russian: гармо́ния (ru) f (garmónija), бала́нс (ru) m (baláns), парите́т (ru) m (paritét)

See also

• fair and square
• share and share alike