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(diminutive) An even number.

Example: So let's see. There are two evens here and three odds.

To make flat and level.

Example: We need to even this playing field; the west goal is too low.

To equal.

To be equal.

Example: Thrice nine evens twenty seven.

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.

Example: We need to even the score.

Flat and level.

Example: Clear out those rocks. The surface must be even.

Without great variation.

Example: Despite her fear, she spoke in an even voice.

Equal in proportion, quantity, size, etc.

Example: Call it even.

(of an integer) Divisible by two.

Example: Four, fourteen and forty are even numbers.

Exactly, just, fully.

Example: I fulfilled my instructions even as I had promised.

In reality; implying an extreme example in the case mentioned, as compared to the implied reality.

Example: Did you even make it through the front door?

Emphasizing a comparative.

Example: I was strong before, but now I am even stronger.

Signalling a correction of one's previous utterance; rather, that is.

Example: My favorite actor is Jack Nicklaus. Jack Nicholson, even.

Evening.