Definition of even
(Entry 1 of 4)
1a
: having a horizontal surface : flat
even ground
b
: being without break, indentation, or irregularity : smooth
c
: being in the same plane or line
2a
: free from variation : uniform
his disposition was even
b
: level sense 4
b(1)
: leaving nothing due on either side : square
we will not be even until you repay my visit
(2)
: fully revenged
4a
: being any of the integers (such as −2, 0, and +2) that are divisible by two without leaving a remainder
b
: marked by an even number
c
: being a mathematical function such that f(x) = f(−x) where the value remains unchanged if the sign of the independent variable is reversed
6
: as likely as not : fifty-fifty
an even chance of winning
on an even keel
or less commonly on even keel
: in a sound or stable condition
even
adverbDefinition of even (Entry 2 of 4)
1a
—used as an intensive to stress an extreme or highly unlikely condition or instance so simple even a child can do it
b
—used as an intensive to stress the comparative degree she did even better
c
—used as an intensive to indicate a small or minimum amount didn't even try
d
—used as an intensive to emphasize the identity or character of something forgot his car keys and even left the engine running
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verbeven
nounDefinition of even (Entry 4 of 4)
archaic
: evening
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