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evenfall the beginning of evening; dusk.
evenhanded fair and impartial in the treatment of others; equitable.
evening the period between late afternoon and nightfall. [4 definitions]
evening dress formal or semiformal clothing worn in the evening. (Cf. morning dress.)
evening primrose any of several plants, usu. producing yellow flowers that open at nightfall.
evenings regularly in the evening.
evening star a bright planet, esp. Venus, seen in the western sky at or soon after sunset.
even money equal stakes or odds given or offered in a wager.
even number a whole number that can be divided exactly by 2.
evensong (usu. cap.) a Roman Catholic or Anglican Church worship service of prayer or song, held in the evening. [3 definitions]
even-steven (informal) even or in balance with reference to another; without having an advantage in amount, degree, or the like over another.
event a distinct happening or occurrence; something that takes place. [4 definitions]
even-tempered of quiet disposition; not easily upset; calm.
eventful full of noteworthy incidents. [2 definitions]
eventide evening.
eventless combined form of event.
eventual happening in the end after an indefinite amount of time.
eventuality something that might happen; contingent occurrence.
eventually at an indefinite time in the future; ultimately; finally.
eventuate to be the final result; turn out.
ever at some time; at any time. [3 definitions]