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Meaning Of Even
n.
Evening. See Eve, n. 1.
a.
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.
a.
Equable; not easily ruffed or disturbed; calm; uniformly
self-possessed; as, an even temper.
a.
Parallel; on a level; reaching the same limit.
a.
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.
a.
Without an irregularity, flaw, or blemish; pure.
a.
Associate; fellow; of the same condition.
a.
Not odd; capable of division by two without a remainder; --
said of numbers; as, 4 and 10 are even numbers.
v. t.
To make even or level; to level; to lay smooth.
v. t.
To equal
v. t.
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.
v. t.
To set right; to complete.
v. t.
To act up to; to keep pace with.
v. i.
To be equal.
a.
In an equal or precisely similar manner; equally; precisely;
just; likewise; as well.
a.
Up to, or down to, an unusual measure or level; so much as;
fully; quite.
a.
As might not be expected; -- serving to introduce what is
unexpected or less expected.