EVEN
E"ven, adv. Etym: [AS. efne. See Even, a., and cf. E'en.]
1. In an equal or precisely similar manner; equally; precisely; just; likewise; as well. "Is it even so" Shak. Even so did these Gauls possess the coast. Spenser.
2. Up to, or down to, an unusual measure or level; so much as; fully;
quite.
Thou wast a soldier Even to Cato's wish. Shak.
Without . . . making us even sensible of the change. Swift.
3. As might not be expected; — serving to introduce what is unexpected or less expected. I have made several discoveries, which appear new, even to those who are versed in critical learning. Addison.
4. At the very time; in the very case. I knew they were had enough to please, even when I wrote them. Dryden.
Note: Even is sometimes used to emphasize a word or phrase. "I have debated even in my soul." Shak. By these presence, even the presence of Lord Mortimer. Shak.
EVENE
E*vene", v. i. Etym: [L. evenire. See Event.]
Defn: To happen. [Obs.] Hewyt.
EVENER
E"ven*er, n.
1. One who, or that which makes even.