even

adjective

1. Flat and level.

   “Clear out those rocks. The surface must be even.”

2. Without great variation.

   “Despite her fear, she spoke in an even voice.”

3. Equal in proportion, quantity, size, etc.

   “The distribution of food must be even.”

4. Of an integer, divisible by two.

   “Four, fourteen and forty are even numbers.”

verb

1. To make flat and level.

   “We need to even this playing field; the west goal is too low.”

2. To equal or equate; to make the same.

3. To be equal.

   “Thrice nine evens twenty seven.”

4. 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.

   “We need to even the score.”

adverb

1. Exactly; just; fully.

   “I fulfilled my instructions even as I had promised.”

2. In reality (used to imply an extreme example in the case mentioned).

   “Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn sometimes.”

3. Used to emphasise a comparative.

   “I was strong before, but now I am even stronger.”

4. Used to indicate a further degree of comparison.

   “Bob is taller than Alice, but Cameron is even taller than Bob.”

noun

1. An even number.

   “So let's see. There are two evens here and three odds.”

noun

1. Evening.

   “We'll meet at even, when the sun is set.”