even
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1. even - Noun
2. even - Adjective
3. even - Verb
4. even - Adverb
5. even - Adjective Satellite
6. Even - Proper noun
Meaning
Evening. See Eve, n. 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.
Equable; not easily ruffed or disturbed; calm; uniformly self-possessed; as, an even temper.
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.
Without an irregularity, flaw, or blemish; pure.
Associate; fellow; of the same condition.
Not odd; capable of division by two without a remainder; -- said of numbers; as, 4 and 10 are even numbers.
To make even or level; to level; to lay smooth.
To equal
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 set right; to complete.
To act up to; to keep pace with.
To be equal.
In an equal or precisely similar manner; equally; precisely; just; likewise; as well.
Up to, or down to, an unusual measure or level; so much as; fully; quite.
As might not be expected; -- serving to introduce what is unexpected or less expected.
At the very time; in the very case.
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Nothing is permanent in this wicked world - not even our troubles.
Even in anger, do not reveal your friend's secrets.
Even a sheet of paper has two sides.
Even monkeys fall from trees.
Try to be in good company, even when you are alone.
he enjoyed the evening light across the lake