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Even | Even \E"ven\, adv. [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. [1913 Webster] Even so did these Gauls possess the coast. --Spenser. [1913 Webster] 2. Up to, or down to, an unusual measure or level; so much as; fully; quite. [1913 Webster] Thou wast a soldier Even to Cato's wish. --Shak. [1913 Webster] Without . . . making us even sensible of the change. --Swift. [1913 Webster] 3. As might not be expected; -- serving to introduce what is unexpected or less expected. [1913 Webster] I have made several discoveries, which appear new, even to those who are versed in critical learning. --Addison. [1913 Webster] 4. At the very time; in the very case. [1913 Webster] I knew they were bad enough to please, even when I wrote them. --Dryden. [1913 Webster] Note: Even is sometimes used to emphasize a word or phrase. ``I have debated even in my soul.'' --Shak. [1913 Webster] By these presence, even the presence of Lord Mortimer. --Shak. [1913 Webster] |
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