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Even   /ˈivɪn/   Listen
adverb
Even  adv.  
1.
In an equal or precisely similar manner; equally; precisely; just; likewise; as well. "Is it even so?" "Even so did these Gauls possess the coast."
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." "Without... making us even sensible of the change."
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."
4.
At the very time; in the very case. "I knew they were bad enough to please, even when I wrote them." Note: Even is sometimes used to emphasize a word or phrase. "I have debated even in my soul." "By these presence, even the presence of Lord Mortimer."


adjective
Even  adj.  
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 ruffled 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."
4.
Balanced; adjusted; fair; equitable; impartial; just to both sides; 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."
5.
Without an irregularity, flaw, or blemish; pure. "I know my life so even."
6.
Associate; fellow; of the same condition. (Obs.) "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."
On even ground, with equal advantage.
On even keel (Naut.), in a level or horizontal position.


verb
Even  v. t.  (past & past part. evened; pres. part. evening)  
1.
To make even or level; to level; to lay smooth. "His temple Xerxes evened with the soil." "It will even all inequalities"
2.
To equal. (Obs.) "To even him in valor."
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; to make equal; as, to even the score.
4.
To set right; to complete.
5.
To act up to; to keep pace with.


Even  v. i.  To be equal. (Obs.)


noun
Even  n.  Evening. See Eve, n. 1. (Poetic.)





Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48


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"Even" Quotes from Famous Books



... again hand over hand literally: for in their cribbed position they could do no more than just pass one hand over the other; but they were gaining ground, and even yet they had not the full weight, for fortunately as they hauled they could see the body swing round against the ice wall, and that Melchior's feet were on the dimly ...
— The Crystal Hunters - A Boy's Adventures in the Higher Alps • George Manville Fenn
... the courage to play truant from a bad school. We must not suppose that an analysis of the literature of the demi-monde will give us all the elements of the French character. It has been both grave and profound; nay, it has even contrived to be wise and lively at the same time, a combination so incomprehensible by the Teutonic races that they have labelled it levity. It puts them out as ...
— Among My Books • James Russell Lowell
... already been led to remark, that give importance to a conflict; but the consequences that depend on it,—the magnitude of the stake, and the skill and courage of the players. The more limited the means, even, the greater may be the science shown in the use of them; until, forgetting the poverty of the materials, we fix our attention on the conduct of the actors, and the ...
— History Of The Conquest Of Peru • William Hickling Prescott
... Even if it be held that public workshops can furnish no economic remedy for poverty, this judgment would of course be by no means conclusive against public emergency works undertaken on charitable grounds to tide over a crisis. Every form of charity, public or private, discriminate ...
— Problems of Poverty • John A. Hobson
... French ships, drove their crews overboard, and hoisted the flag of England. King Edward was wounded, and the issue may have been doubtful, when suddenly more ships, coming from the North of England, appeared in sight, and hordes of Flemings from all parts of Flanders, from the coast, and even from inland towns so far away as Ypres,[*] came swarming in boats to join in the attack. This decided the fate of the great battle, which continued till sunset. When it ended, the French fleet had ceased to exist, with the exception ...
— Bruges and West Flanders • George W. T. Omond


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