1even 
/ˈi:vən/ adjective
/ˈi:vən/ adjective 1 [more even; most even] a : having a flat, smooth, or level surface
▪ We finally reached even ground after the long climb. ▪ The ground became more even. [=level]
b : not having breaks or bumps
▪ an even coastline ▪ The transition was even [=smooth] and slow. 2 : located next to someone or something else
▪ They slowed down and waited for him to draw even. — often + with ▪ The houses are lined up even with each other. [=lined up so that neither one is in front of or behind the other] 3 : not changing : staying the same
▪ She spoke with a calm, even voice. ▪ the even beat of the drum ▪ He was maintaining an even [=constant] speed. 4 a [more even; most even] : equal and fair : not giving an advantage to one side or group
▪ an even trade ▪ He favors a more even distribution of wealth. ▪ Everyone should have an even chance.
b : having nothing owed by either side
▪ Here's the money I owe you. Now we're even. [=now we don't owe each other anything]
c : not likely to be won easily by one side or another
▪ an even match 5 a of a number : able to be divided by two into two equal whole numbers
▪ 2, 4, 6, and 8 are even numbers; 1, 3, 5, and 7 are odd numbers.
b : marked by an even number
▪ the even and odd pages of a book
c always used before a noun : not more or less than a stated amount
▪ That'll cost you an even dollar. [=that'll cost you exactly one dollar] ▪ an even dozen 6 — used to say that something is as likely to happen as to not happen ▪ He stands an even [=fifty-fifty] chance of winning. ▪ Our chances of success or failure are about even.
▪ We finally reached even ground after the long climb. ▪ The ground became more even. [=level]
b : not having breaks or bumps
▪ an even coastline ▪ The transition was even [=smooth] and slow.
▪ They slowed down and waited for him to draw even. — often + with ▪ The houses are lined up even with each other. [=lined up so that neither one is in front of or behind the other]
▪ She spoke with a calm, even voice. ▪ the even beat of the drum ▪ He was maintaining an even [=constant] speed.
▪ an even trade ▪ He favors a more even distribution of wealth. ▪ Everyone should have an even chance.
b : having nothing owed by either side
▪ Here's the money I owe you. Now we're even. [=now we don't owe each other anything]
c : not likely to be won easily by one side or another
▪ an even match
▪ 2, 4, 6, and 8 are even numbers; 1, 3, 5, and 7 are odd numbers.
b : marked by an even number
▪ the even and odd pages of a book
c always used before a noun : not more or less than a stated amount
▪ That'll cost you an even dollar. [=that'll cost you exactly one dollar] ▪ an even dozen
break even — see 1break
get even
: to do something bad or unpleasant to someone who has treated you badly or unfairly
▪ He vowed that he would get even (with them) for the way he'd been treated.
▪ He vowed that he would get even (with them) for the way he'd been treated.
on an even keel — see 1keel
— even·ly adverb
▪ The money was distributed evenly. ▪ The committee was evenly divided. ▪ The two teams are evenly matched. ▪ Apply pressure slowly and evenly.
▪ The money was distributed evenly. ▪ The committee was evenly divided. ▪ The two teams are evenly matched. ▪ Apply pressure slowly and evenly.
— even·ness /ˈi:vənnəs/ noun [noncount]
▪ the evenness of the lighting/distribution/match
/ˈi:vənnəs/ noun [noncount] ▪ the evenness of the lighting/distribution/match
