odd (Zahlen) vs even

Definitions

adverb

1. to the full extent
2. to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons
3. used as an intensive especially to indicate something unexpected
4. in spite of; notwithstanding

adjective

1. of the score in a contest
2. symmetrically arranged
3. being level or straight or regular and without variation as e.g. in shape or texture; or being in the same plane or at the same height as something else (i.e. even with)
4. equal in degree or extent or amount; or equally matched or balanced
5. occurring at fixed intervals

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noun

1. the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

verb

1. make even or more even
2. become even or more even
3. make level or straight

Examples

He described the sequence of events leading up to the robbery.

They are essential atmospheric cladding which prevents the earth from becoming a frozen planet.

I never believed in God, not even between the ages of six and ten, when I was an agnostic.

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