Definition of Even

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Definition of Even

Even

Evening. See Eve, n. 1.

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.

Equable; not easily ruffed or disturbed; calm; uniformly self-possessed; as, an even temper.

Parallel; on a level; reaching the same limit.

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.

Without an irregularity, flaw, or blemish; pure.

Associate; fellow; of the same condition.

Not odd; capable of division by two without a remainder; -- said of numbers; as, 4 and 10 are even numbers.

To make even or level; to level; to lay smooth.

To equal

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.

To set right; to complete.

To act up to; to keep pace with.

To be equal.

In an equal or precisely similar manner; equally; precisely; just; likewise; as well.

Up to, or down to, an unusual measure or level; so much as; fully; quite.

As might not be expected; -- serving to introduce what is unexpected or less expected.

At the very time; in the very case.

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Even Quotations

Even the rich are hungry for love, for being cared for, for being wanted, for having someone to call their own.
Mother Teresa

Even death is not to be feared by one who has lived wisely.
Buddha

Few people are capable of expressing with equanimity opinions which differ from the prejudices of their social environment. Most people are even incapable of forming such opinions.
Albert Einstein

Never do anything against conscience even if the state demands it.
Albert Einstein

Too many of us look upon Americans as dollar chasers. This is a cruel libel, even if it is reiterated thoughtlessly by the Americans themselves.
Albert Einstein

It was the experience of mystery - even if mixed with fear - that engendered religion.
Albert Einstein

No one ever told me I was pretty when I was a little girl. All little girls should be told they're pretty, even if they aren't.
Marilyn Monroe

I knew I belonged to the public and to the world, not because I was talented or even beautiful, but because I had never belonged to anything or anyone else.
Marilyn Monroe

It's often just enough to be with someone. I don't need to touch them. Not even talk. A feeling passes between you both. You're not alone.
Marilyn Monroe

Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, than that of blind-folded fear.
Thomas Jefferson

Even Translations

even in Dutch is gelijk, vlak, effen
even in Italian is anzi, perfino, personalmente, una volta, pari
even in Latin is equus, aequus, vel
even in Norwegian is flat, glatt, lik, til og med, jevn, selv om
even in Spanish is incluso, mismo, igual, plano, liso

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