Even

Webster's Dictionary of the English Language

·vi To be equal.

II. Even ·noun Evening. ·see Eve, ·noun 1.

III. Even ·vt To Equal.

IV. Even ·vt To act up to; to keep pace with.

V. Even ·adj At the very time; in the very case.

VI. Even ·adj Associate; fellow; of the same condition.

VII. Even ·adj Parallel; on a level; reaching the same limit.

VIII. Even ·adj Without an irregularity, flaw, or blemish; pure.

IX. Even ·vt To set right; to Complete.

X. Even ·vt To make even or level; to Level; to lay smooth.

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

XII. Even ·adj In an equal or precisely similar manner; equally; precisely; just; likewise; as well.

XIII. Even ·adj As might not be expected;

— serving to introduce what is unexpected or less expected.

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

XV. Even ·adj Not odd; capable of division by two without a remainder;

— said of numbers; as, 4 and 10 are even numbers.

XVI. Even ·vt 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.

XVII. Even ·adj 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.

XVIII. Even ·adj 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.

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