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The sidewalk was uneven.
What does Uneven mean?
Uneven means not even or not smooth.
Dictionary definition
Uneven means not level, smooth, equal, or regular.
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Uneven in a sentence
medium
The two teams had an uneven number of players.
hard
An uneven argument gives many details for one side but very few for the other.
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What does uneven mean?
Uneven can describe a bumpy surface, unequal amounts, or an irregular pattern.
Practice 2
Which word is a useful contrast for uneven?
Even is the direct contrast because uneven means not even.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses uneven correctly?
A wobbly table can show that the floor is not level or smooth.
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WordUneven.
Partadjective.
MeaningUneven means not even or not smooth.
ExampleExample: The sidewalk was uneven.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- un · ee · vun
- Strongest beat
- ee
- Ending
- vun
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on ee.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
evenUse when something is level, smooth, or equal.
smoothUse for a surface without bumps.
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Word family
Uneven word family
Base word
even
adjective
uneven
Not level, smooth, equal, or regular.
adverb
unevenly
In an uneven way.
noun
unevenness
The quality of being uneven.
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Hint for students
Uneven can describe a surface, amount, pattern, or argument that is not even, smooth, balanced, or equal.
Common mix-up
Do not use uneven only for bumpy ground. Uneven can also describe numbers, chances, effort, or support.
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Write one sentence that shows uneven without using the word uneven. Then underline the clue words that show bumps, unequal amounts, or an irregular pattern. Example: One side of the poster had ten pictures, but the other side had only one. Clue words: one side, ten pictures, other side, only one Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show something not level, equal, smooth, or regular?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The two teams had an uneven number of players." Why does uneven fit better than equal?
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