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evened - 2 dictionary results

e⋅ven

1  [ee-vuhn]
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–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.
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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.
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