even
even&+{1}
[ˈiːv&+{ə}n]
adj
level and regular; flat
an even surface
on the same level or in the same plane (as)
one surface even with another
without variation or fluctuation; regular; constant
an even rate of progress
not readily moved or excited; placid; calm
an even temper
equally balanced between two sides
an even game
equal or identical in number, quantity, etc
two even spoonfuls of sugar
(of a number) divisible by two.characterized or indicated by such a number.See odd
relating to or denoting two or either of two alternatives, events, etc, that have an equal probability
an even chance of missing or catching a train
having no balance of debt; neither owing nor being owed
just and impartial; fair
an even division
exact in number, amount, or extent
an even pound
equal, as in score; level
now the teams are even
(of a function) unchanged in value when the sign of the independent variable is changed, as in y = z²See odd
adv
(intensifier; used to suggest that the content of a statement is unexpected or paradoxical)
even an idiot can do that
(intensifier; used with comparative forms)
this is even better
notwithstanding; in spite of
even having started late she soon caught him up
used to introduce a more precise version of a word, phrase, or statement
he is base, even depraved
used preceding a clause of supposition or hypothesis to emphasize the implication that whether or not the condition in it is fulfilled, the statement in the main clause remains valid
even if she died he wouldn't care
that is to say; namely (used for emphasis)
he, even he, hath spoken these things
all the way; fully
I love thee even unto death
vb
to make or become even
See break even See even out See evens See even up
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