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strike vs even

even vs strike

strike and even both are nouns.

strike is not an adjective while even is an adjective.

strike and even both are verbs.

strike is not an adverb while even is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
strike Yes No Yes No
even Yes Yes Yes Yes
As verbs, even is a hypernym of strike; that is, even is a word with a broader meaning than strike:
  • strike: smooth with a strickle
  • even: make level or straight
Other hypernyms of strike include even out, flush, level.
strike (noun) even (noun)
a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
a score in tenpins: knocking down all ten with the first ball
an attack that is intended to seize or inflict damage on or destroy an objective
a conspicuous success
(baseball) a pitch that the batter swings at and misses, or that the batter hits into foul territory, or that the batter does not swing at but the umpire judges to be in the area over home plate and between the batter's knees and shoulders
a gentle blow
strike (adjective) even (adjective)
being level or straight or regular and without variation as e.g. in shape or texture; or being in the same plane or at the same height as something else (i.e. even with)
divisible by two
occurring at fixed intervals
symmetrically arranged
equal in degree or extent or amount; or equally matched or balanced
of the score in a contest
strike (verb) even (verb)
cause to form (an electric arc) between electrodes of an arc lamp become even or more even
arrive at after reckoning, deliberating, and weighing make even or more even
indicate (a certain time) by striking make level or straight
make a strategic, offensive, assault against an enemy, opponent, or a target
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
hit against; come into sudden contact with
affect or afflict suddenly, usually adversely
produce by manipulating keys or strings of musical instruments
remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line
pierce with force
smooth with a strickle
hook by a pull on the line
produce by ignition or a blow
form by stamping, punching, or printing
disassemble a temporary structure, such as a tent or a theatrical set
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
drive something violently into a location
occupy or take on
cause to experience suddenly
find unexpectedly
stop work in order to press demands
attain
touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly
strike (adverb) even (adverb)
used as an intensive especially to indicate something unexpected
to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons
in spite of; notwithstanding
to the full extent
Difference between strike and even

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