divisible by two
being level or straight or regular and without variation as e.g. in shape or texture; or being in the same plane or at the same height as something else (i.e. even with); an even application of varnish; an even floor; the road was not very even; the picture is even with the window'
even (adj.)
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall); he enjoyed the evening light across the lake
even (n.)
used as an intensive especially to indicate something unexpected; even an idiot knows that; declined even to consider the idea; I don't have even a dollar!'
in spite of; notwithstanding; even when he is sick, he works; even with his head start she caught up with him'
to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons; looked sick and felt even worse; an even (or still) more interesting problem; still another problem must be solved; a yet sadder tale
[ Syn: yet , yet , still , still , yet , yet , still , still , yet , yet , still , still , yet , yet , still , still ]
to the full extent; loyal even unto death'
even (adv.)
equal in degree or extent or amount; or equally matched or balanced; even amounts of butter and sugar; on even terms; it was a fifty-fifty (or even) split; had a fifty-fifty (or even) chance; an even fight
[ Syn: fifty-fifty ]
symmetrically arranged; even features; regular features; a regular polygon
[ Syn: regular ]
occurring at fixed intervals; a regular beat; the even rhythm of his breathing
[ Syn: regular ]
of the score in a contest; the score is tied