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Definition of Even

1. 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"

2. Verb. Make level or straight. "Level the ground"

3. Adjective. Divisible by two.

4. Adverb. Used as an intensive especially to indicate something unexpected. "I don't have even a dollar!"

5. Verb. Become even or more even. "Even out the surface"

6. Adjective. Equal in degree or extent or amount; or equally matched or balanced. "An even fight"

7. Adverb. In spite of; notwithstanding. "Even with his head start she caught up with him"

8. Verb. Make even or more even.

9. 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). "The picture is even with the window"

10. Adverb. To a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons. "A yet sadder tale"

11. Adjective. Symmetrically arranged. "A regular polygon"

12. Adverb. To the full extent. "Loyal even unto death"

13. Adjective. Occurring at fixed intervals. "The even rhythm of his breathing"

14. Adjective. Of the score in a contest. "The score is tied"

Definition of Even

1. n. Evening. See Eve, n. 1.

2. a. 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.

3. v. t. To make even or level; to level; to lay smooth.

4. v. i. To be equal.

5. adv. In an equal or precisely similar manner; equally; precisely; just; likewise; as well.

Definition of Even

1. flat and smooth [adj EVENER, EVENEST] / to make even [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: even

Medical Definition of Even

1. 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." 6. Associate; fellow; of the same condition. "His even servant." 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, in a level or horizontal position. Origin: AS. Efen. Efn; akin to OS. Eban, D. Even, OHG. Eban, G. Efen, Icel. Jafn, Dan. Jevn, Sw. Jamn, Goth. Ibns. Cf. Anent, Ebb. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Even

evasivenesses evasive action evasive answer Eva Braun Eva Le Gallienne eve Eve evection evection evections

evejar evejars Evelyn Arthur Saint John Waugh Evelyn Waugh even (current term) even (current term) even-pinnate even-pinnate even-pinnate leaf even-tempered

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