Even

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1. Noun

Evening. See Eve, n. 1.

2. Adjective

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. Adjective

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

4. Adjective

Parallel; on a level; reaching the same limit.

5. Adjective

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.

6. Adjective

Without an irregularity, flaw, or blemish; pure.

7. Adjective

Associate; fellow; of the same condition.

8. Adjective

Not odd; capable of division by two without a remainder; -- said of numbers; as, 4 and 10 are even numbers.

9. Verb

To make even or level; to level; to lay smooth.

10. Verb

To equal

11. Verb

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.

12. Verb

To set right; to complete.

13. Verb

To act up to; to keep pace with.

14. Verb

To be equal.

15. Adjective

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

16. Adjective

Up to, or down to, an unusual measure or level; so much as; fully; quite.

17. Adjective

As might not be expected; -- serving to introduce what is unexpected or less expected.

18. Adjective

At the very time; in the very case.
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