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Even

/ˈiːvən/

(diminutive) An even number.

📖 Definitions of "Even"

noun

1
(diminutive) An even number.
"So let's see. There are two evens here and three odds."

verb

1
To make flat and level.
"We need to even this playing field; the west goal is too low."
2
To equal.
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."

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.
"Call it even."
4
(of an integer) Divisible by two.
"Four, fourteen and forty are even numbers."

adverb

1
Exactly, just, fully.
"I fulfilled my instructions even as I had promised."
2
In reality; implying an extreme example in the case mentioned, as compared to the implied reality.
"Did you even make it through the front door?"
3
Emphasizing a comparative.
"I was strong before, but now I am even stronger."
4
Signalling a correction of one's previous utterance; rather, that is.
"My favorite actor is Jack Nicklaus. Jack Nicholson, even."

16 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
levelnoun	The same height at all places; parallel to a flat ground.
truenoun	(of a statement) Conforming to the actual state of reality or fact; factually correct.
yetverb	In negative or interrogative use, often with an expectation or potential of something happening in the future.
flatnoun	Having no variations in height.
steadyverb	Constant in feeling, purpose, or pursuit; not fickle, changeable, or wavering; not easily moved or persuaded to alter a purpose; resolute.
regularnoun	(chiefly US) Having the expected characteristics or appearances; normal, ordinary, standard.
planenoun	An airplane; an aeroplane.
straightnoun	Not crooked, curly, or bent; having a constant direction throughout its length.
equalverb	The same in value (status, merit, etc): having or deserving the same rights or treatment.
symmetrical	Exhibiting symmetry; having harmonious or proportionate arrangement of parts; having corresponding parts or relations.
tied	(sports or games) That resulted in a tie.
justified	Having a justification.
even outverb	(ambitransitive) To make or become more even.
symmetric	Synonym of symmetrical
fifty-fiftynoun	In half: in two equal parts, shares, etc.
stillnoun	Not moving; calm.

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
oddnoun	Differing from what is usual, ordinary or expected.
unevenverb	Not level or smooth.

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
even outverb	(ambitransitive) To make or become more even.
tied	(sports or games) That resulted in a tie.
equalverb	The same in value (status, merit, etc): having or deserving the same rights or treatment.
yet	In negative or interrogative use, often with an expectation or potential of something happening in the future.
true	(of shooting, throwing etc) Accurately; in alignment.
steady	Constant in feeling, purpose, or pursuit; not fickle, changeable, or wavering; not easily moved or persuaded to alter a purpose; resolute.
straight	Not crooked, curly, or bent; having a constant direction throughout its length.
justified	Having a justification.
fifty-fifty	In half: in two equal parts, shares, etc.
levelnoun	The same height at all places; parallel to a flat ground.
flat	So as to be flat.
planenoun	An airplane; an aeroplane.
symmetric	Synonym of symmetrical
still	Without motion.
symmetrical	Exhibiting symmetry; having harmonious or proportionate arrangement of parts; having corresponding parts or relations.
regular	(archaic, dialect, nonstandard) Regularly, on a regular basis.
flush	Suddenly and completely.
even-numbered	Having or bearing an even number.
there	(location) In or at a place or location (stated, implied or otherwise indicated) that is perceived to be away from, or at a relative distance from, the speaker (compare here).
uniformnoun	A distinctive outfit that serves to identify members of a group, company, prison inmates, etc.