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e⋅ven

1  [ee-vuhn]
Use even in a Sentence
–adjective
1. level; flat; without surface irregularities; smooth: an even road.
2. on the same level; in the same plane or line; parallel: even with the ground.
3. free from variations or fluctuations; regular: even motion.
4. uniform in action, character, or quality: to hold an even course.
5. equal in measure or quantity: Add even amounts of oil and vinegar.
6. divisible by two, as a number (opposed to odd ).
7. denoted by such a number: the even pages of a book.
8. exactly expressible in integers, or in tens, hundreds, etc., without fractional parts: an even seven miles.
9. Mathematics. (of a function) having a sign that remains the same when the sign of each independent variable is changed at the same time.
10. equally balanced or divided; equal: Check to see if the scales are even.
11. leaving no balance of debt on either side; square: We will not be even until I can repay him for saving my life.
12. calm; placid; not easily excited or angered: an even temper.
13. equitable, impartial, or fair: an even bargain.
–adverb
14. evenly: The road ran even over the fields.
15. still; yet (used to emphasize a comparative): even more suitable.
16. (used to suggest that something mentioned as a possibility constitutes an extreme case or an unlikely instance): Even the slightest noise disturbs him. Even if he attends, he may not participate.
17. just (used to emphasize occurrence, coincidence, or simultaneousness of occurrences): Even as he lay dying, they argued over his estate.
18. fully or quite: even to death.
19. indeed (used as an intensive for stressing the identity or truth of something): He is willing, even eager, to do it.
20. exactly or precisely: It was even so.
–verb (used with object)
21. to make even; level; smooth (sometimes fol. by out): to even a board with a plane.
22. to place in an even state as to claim or obligation; balance (often fol. by up): to even up accounts.
–verb (used without object)
23. to become even: The odds evened before the race.
—Verb phrase
24. even out,
a. to make or become even, smooth, or flat: The wrinkles will even out when the suit dries.
b. to become equal, balanced, stable, etc.: optimistic that the situation would even out eventually.
—Idioms
25. break even, to have one's profits equal one's losses; neither gain nor lose: The company barely broke even last year.
26. get even, to be revenged; retaliate: He vowed to get even for the insult.
Origin:
bef. 900; (adj.) ME; OE efen; c. Goth ibns, OHG eban, ON jafn even, equal; (adv.) ME even(e), OE efne, deriv. of the adj.; (v.) ME evenen, OE efnan to lower, deriv. of the adj.

Related forms:
e⋅ven⋅er, noun
e⋅ven⋅ly, adverb
e⋅ven⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
1. plane. See level. 12. tranquil, temperate, composed, peaceful. 13. just.

Antonyms:
1. irregular. 12. mercurial. 13. biased.

e⋅ven

2  [ee-vuhn]
–noun Archaic.
evening; eve.
Origin:
bef. 950; ME; OE ǣfen; akin to G Abend, OFris ēvend. See evening

E⋅ven

  [ey-wuhn, ev-uhn]
–noun, plural E⋅vens, (especially collectively) E⋅ven for 1.
1. a member of a Siberian people living mainly in the Yakut Autonomous Republic in the Russian Federation.
2. the Tungusic language spoken by the Even.
Also called Lamut.

Origin:
< Russ ėvén < Evenki əwən
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e·ven 1   (ē'vən)   
adj.  
    1. Having a horizontal surface; flat: an even floor.
    2. Having no irregularities, roughness, or indentations; smooth. See Synonyms at level.
    3. Being in the same plane or line; parallel: The picture is even with the window.
    4. Having no variations or fluctuations; uniform: the even rhythm of his breathing.
    5. Of uniform distribution: an even application of varnish.
    6. Placid; calm: an even temperament.
    7. Equal or identical in degree, extent, or amount: Use even amounts of butter and sugar.
    8. Equally matched or balanced: an even fight.
    9. Just; fair: an even bargain.
    10. Having nothing due on either side; square: If we each take half, then we'll be even.
    11. Having exacted full revenge.
    12. Having an equal score: The teams are even at halftime.
    13. Being equal for each opponent. Used of a score.
    14. Exactly divisible by 2.
    15. Characterized or indicated by a number exactly divisible by 2.
    16. Having an even number in a sequence.
    17. Having an even number of members.
    1. Having no variations or fluctuations; uniform: the even rhythm of his breathing.
    2. Of uniform distribution: an even application of varnish.
    3. Placid; calm: an even temperament.
    4. Equal or identical in degree, extent, or amount: Use even amounts of butter and sugar.
    5. Equally matched or balanced: an even fight.
    6. Just; fair: an even bargain.
    7. Having nothing due on either side; square: If we each take half, then we'll be even.
    8. Having exacted full revenge.
    9. Having an equal score: The teams are even at halftime.
    10. Being equal for each opponent. Used of a score.
    11. Exactly divisible by 2.
    12. Characterized or indicated by a number exactly divisible by 2.
    13. Having an even number in a sequence.
    14. Having an even number of members.
    1. Equal or identical in degree, extent, or amount: Use even amounts of butter and sugar.
    2. Equally matched or balanced: an even fight.
    3. Just; fair: an even bargain.
    4. Having nothing due on either side; square: If we each take half, then we'll be even.
    5. Having exacted full revenge.
    6. Having an equal score: The teams are even at halftime.
    7. Being equal for each opponent. Used of a score.
    8. Exactly divisible by 2.
    9. Characterized or indicated by a number exactly divisible by 2.
    10. Having an even number in a sequence.
    11. Having an even number of members.
  4. Having equal probability; as likely as not: an even chance of winning.
  5. Sports
    1. Having an equal score: The teams are even at halftime.
    2. Being equal for each opponent. Used of a score.
    3. Exactly divisible by 2.
    4. Characterized or indicated by a number exactly divisible by 2.
    5. Having an even number in a sequence.
    6. Having an even number of members.
  6. Mathematics
    1. Exactly divisible by 2.
    2. Characterized or indicated by a number exactly divisible by 2.
    3. Having an even number in a sequence.
    4. Having an even number of members.
    1. Having an even number in a sequence.
    2. Having an even number of members.
  8. Having an exact amount, extent, or number; precise: an even pound; an even foot.
adv.  
    1. To a greater degree or extent. Used as an intensive with comparative adjectives and adverbs: Looked sick and felt even worse.
    2. Indeed; moreover. Used as an intensive: He was depressed, even suicidal. Even a child knows better.
    3. Used as an intensive to indicate something that is unexpected: declined even to consider the idea.
  2. At the same time as; already; just: Even as we watched, the building collapsed.
  3. To a degree that extends; fully: loyal even unto death.
  4. Exactly; precisely: It was even as he said: the jewel was gone.
tr. & intr.v.   e·vened, e·ven·ing, e·vens
To make or become even.

[Middle English, from Old English efen.]
e'ven·er n., e'ven·ly adv., e'ven·ness n.
e·ven 2   (ē'vən)   
n.   Archaic
Evening.

[Middle English, from Old English ǣfen.]
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Even

E"ven\n. [OE. eve, even, efen, [ae]fen. AS. [=ae]fen; akin to OS. [=a]band, OFries, [=a]vend, D. avond, OHG. [=a]band, Icel. aptan, Sw. afton, Dan. aften; of unknown origin. Cf. Eve, Evening.] Evening. See Eve, n. 1. [Poetic.] --Shak.

Even

E"ven\, a. [AS. efen. efn; akin to OS. eban, D. even, OHG. eban, G. efen, Icel. jafn, Dan. jevn, Sw. j["a]mn, 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. xviii. 29).

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.

Even

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.

Even

E"ven\, v. i. To be equal. [Obs.] --R. Carew.

Even

E"ven\, adv. [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.
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Language Translation for : even
Spanish: uniforme, constante,
German: gleich,
Japanese: 同じ高さの
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even 
O.E. efen "level," also "equal" (as in efeneald "of the same age"), from P.Gmc. *ebnaz (cf. Ger. eben, Goth. ibns). Etymologists are uncertain whether the original sense was "level" or "alike." Of numbers, from 1557. Modern adverbial sense (introducing an extreme case of something more generally implied) seems to have arisen 16c. from use of the word to emphasize identity ("Who, me?" "Even you," etc.) Sense of "on an equal footing" is from 1637; rhyming reduplication phrase even steven is attested from 1866; even break first recorded 1911.
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even   (ē'vən)  Pronunciation Key 
Divisible by 2 with a remainder of 0, such as 12 or 876.
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even

In addition to the idioms beginning with even, also see break even; never give a sucker an even break; on an even keel.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
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