Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
even-steven
adjective
/ˈiː.vən ˈstiː.vən/
Definition
A situation where two parties are in a position of equality, especially in terms of balance or fairness.
Examples
- The game ended in a tie, making the teams even-steven.
- After settling their debts, they were even-steven with each other.
- They decided to split the prize money to keep things even-steven.
Meaning
The term ‘even-steven’ refers to a state in which two sides are perfectly matched and neither has an advantage over the other.
Synonyms
- balanced
- fair
- equal
- level
