level; flat; without surface irregularities; smooth

an even road.

on the same level; in the same plane or line; parallel

even with the ground.

free from variations or fluctuations; regular

even motion.

uniform in action, character, or quality

to hold an even course.

equal in measure or quantity

Add even amounts of oil and vinegar.

divisible by two, as a number ( opposed to odd ).

denoted by such a number

the even pages of a book.

exactly expressible in integers, or in tens, hundreds, etc., without fractional parts

an even seven miles.

Mathematics . (of a function) having a sign that remains the same when the sign of each independent variable is changed at the same time.

equally balanced or divided; equal

Check to see if the scales are even.

leaving no balance of debt on either side; square

We will not be even until I can repay him for saving my life.

calm; placid; not easily excited or angered

an even temper.

equitable, impartial, or fair

an even bargain.

evenly

The road ran even over the fields.

still; yet (used to emphasize a comparative)

even more suitable.

(used to suggest that something mentioned as a possibility constitutes an extreme case or an unlikely instance)

Even the slightest noise disturbs him. Even if he attends, he may not participate.

just (used to emphasize occurrence, coincidence, or simultaneousness of occurrences)

Even as he lay dying, they argued over his estate.

fully or quite

even to death.

indeed (used as an intensive for stressing the identity or truth of something)

He is willing, even eager, to do it.

exactly or precisely

It was even so.

to make even; level; smooth (sometimes fol. by out )

to even a board with a plane.

to place in an even state as to claim or obligation; balance (often fol. by up )

to even up accounts.

to become even

The odds evened before the race.

even out,

to make or become even, smooth, or flat

The wrinkles will even out when the suit dries.

to become equal, balanced, stable, etc.

optimistic that the situation would even out eventually.

break even

to have one's profits equal one's losses; neither gain nor lose

The company barely broke even last year.

get even

to be revenged; retaliate

He vowed to get even for the insult.

noun

uniformity , likeness , equality , regularity