EVEN

even, fifty-fifty

(adjective) equal in degree or extent or amount; or equally matched or balanced; “even amounts of butter and sugar”; “on even terms”; “it was a fifty-fifty (or even) split”; “had a fifty-fifty (or even) chance”; “an even fight”

even, tied(p), level

(adjective) of the score in a contest; “the score is tied”

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); “an even application of varnish”; “an even floor”; “the road was not very even”; “the picture is even with the window”

even

(adjective) divisible by two

even, regular

(adjective) occurring at fixed intervals; “a regular beat”; “the even rhythm of his breathing”

even, regular

(adjective) symmetrically arranged; “even features”; “regular features”; “a regular polygon”

even

(adverb) used as an intensive especially to indicate something unexpected; “even an idiot knows that”; “declined even to consider the idea”; “I don’t have even a dollar!”

even, yet, still

(adverb) to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons; “looked sick and felt even worse”; “an even (or still) more interesting problem”; “still another problem must be solved”; “a yet sadder tale”

even

(adverb) in spite of; notwithstanding; “even when he is sick, he works”; “even with his head start she caught up with him”

even

(adverb) to the full extent; “loyal even unto death”

evening, eve, even, eventide

(noun) the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall); “he enjoyed the evening light across the lake”

even, even out

(verb) make even or more even

even, even out

(verb) become even or more even; “even out the surface”

flush, level, even out, even

(verb) make level or straight; “level the ground”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Proper noun

Even

A Tungusic language spoken by the Evens in Siberia.

Noun

Even (plural Evens)

An ethnic Even: a member of an indigenous people living in the Siberia and the Russian Far East.

Anagrams

• Neve, eevn, neve, névé

Etymology 1

Adjective

even (comparative more even, superlative most even)

Flat and level.

Without great variation.

Equal in proportion, quantity, size, etc.

(not comparable, of an integer) Divisible by two.

(of a number) Convenient for rounding other numbers to; for example, ending in a zero.

On equal monetary terms; neither owing nor being owed.

(colloquial) On equal terms of a moral sort; quits.

parallel; on a level; reaching the same limit.

(obsolete) Without an irregularity, flaw, or blemish; pure.

(obsolete) Associate; fellow; of the same condition.

Usage notes

• Because of confusion with the "divisible by two" sense, use of even to mean "convenient for rounding" is rare; the synonym round is more common.

Synonyms

• (flat and level): flat, level, uniform; see also smooth

• (without great variation): regular, monotone (voice); see also steady

• (equal): level, on par; see also equal

• (convenient for rounding): round

• (on equal monetary terms): quits (colloquial)

• (on equal moral terms): quits, square

Antonyms

• (flat and level): uneven

• (divisible by two): odd

Verb

even (third-person singular simple present evens, present participle evening, simple past and past participle evened)

(transitive) To make flat and level.

(transitive, obsolete) To equal.

(intransitive, obsolete) To be equal.

(transitive, obsolete) To place in an equal state, as to obligation, or in a state in which nothing is due on either side; to balance, as accounts; to make quits.

(transitive, obsolete) To set right; to complete.

(transitive, obsolete) To act up to; to keep pace with.

Synonyms

• (to make flat and level): flatten, level

• (to equal): match

• (to place in an equal state): settle

Adverb

even (not comparable)

(archaic) Exactly, just, fully.

In reality; implying an extreme example in the case mentioned, as compared to the implied reality.

Emphasizing a comparative.

Signalling a correction of one's previous utterance; rather, that is.

Synonyms

• (exactly, just, fully): definitely, precisely; see also exactly

• (implying extreme example): so much as

• (correction to previous utterance): See in other words

Noun

even (plural evens)

(mathematics, diminutive) An even number.

Etymology 2

Noun

even (plural evens)

(archaic or poetic) Evening.

Synonyms

• evening, eventide; see also evening

Anagrams

• Neve, eevn, neve, névé

Source: Wiktionary

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E"ven n. Etym: [OE. eve, even, efen, æfen. AS. æfen; akin to OS. aband, OFries, avend, D. avond, OHG. aband, Icel. aptan, Sw. afton, Dan. aften; of unknown origin. Cf. Eve, Evening.]

Definition: Evening. See Eve, n. 1. [Poetic.] Shak.

E"ven, a. Etym: [AS. efen. efn; akin to OS. eban, D. even, OHG. eban, G. efen, Icel. jafn, Dan. jevn, Sw. jämn, Goth. ibns. Cf. Anent, Ebb.]

1. Level, smooth, or equal in surface; not rough; free from irregularities; hence uniform in rate of motion of action; as, even ground; an even speed; an even course of conduct.

2. Equable; not easily ruffed or disturbed; calm; uniformly self- possessed; as, an even temper.

3. Parallel; on a level; reaching the same limit. And shall lay thee even with the ground. Luke xix. 44.

4. Balanced; adjusted; fair; equitable; impartial; just to both side; owing nothing on either side; -- said of accounts, bargains, or persons indebted; as, our accounts are even; an even bargain. To make the even truth in pleasure flow. Shak.

5. Without an irregularity, flaw, or blemish; pure. "I know my life so even." Shak.

6. Associate; fellow; of the same condition. [Obs.] "His even servant." Wyclif (Matt.

7. Not odd; capable of division by two without a remainder; -- said of numbers; as, 4 and 10 are even numbers. Whether the number of the stars is even or odd. Jer. Taylor. On even ground, with equal advantage.

– On even keel (Naut.), in a level or horizontal position.

E"ven, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Evened; p. pr. & vb. n. Evening]

1. To make even or level; to level; to lay smooth. His temple Xerxes evened with the soil. Sir. W. Raleigh. It will even all inequalities Evelyn.

2. To equal [Obs.] "To even him in valor." Fuller.

3. To place in an equal state, as to obligation, or in a state in which nothing is due on either side; to balance, as accounts; to make quits. Shak.

4. To set right; to complete.

5. To act up to; to keep pace with. Shak.

E"ven, v. i.

Definition: To be equal. [Obs.] R. Carew.

E"ven, adv. Etym: [AS. efne. See Even, a., and cf. E'en.]

1. In an equal or precisely similar manner; equally; precisely; just; likewise; as well. "Is it even so" Shak. Even so did these Gauls possess the coast. Spenser.

2. Up to, or down to, an unusual measure or level; so much as; fully; quite. Thou wast a soldier Even to Cato's wish. Shak. Without . . . making us even sensible of the change. Swift.

3. As might not be expected; -- serving to introduce what is unexpected or less expected. I have made several discoveries, which appear new, even to those who are versed in critical learning. Addison.

4. At the very time; in the very case. I knew they were had enough to please, even when I wrote them. Dryden.

Note: Even is sometimes used to emphasize a word or phrase. "I have debated even in my soul." Shak. By these presence, even the presence of Lord Mortimer. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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