even vs say

even

adv
  • In reality; implying an extreme example in the case mentioned, as compared to the implied reality. 

  • Emphasizing a comparative. 

  • Signalling a correction of one's previous utterance; rather, that is. 

adj
  • Flat and level. 

  • Equal in proportion, quantity, size, etc. 

  • On equal monetary terms; neither owing nor being owed. 

  • parallel; on a level; reaching the same limit. 

  • On equal terms of a moral sort; quits. 

  • Convenient for rounding other numbers to; for example, ending in a zero. 

  • Without great variation. 

  • Divisible by two. 

verb
  • To make flat and level. 

noun
  • An even number. 

say

adv
  • For example; let us assume. 

  • Pick a color you think they'd like, say, peach. 

intj
  • Used to gain someone's attention before making an inquiry or suggestion 

verb
  • Suppose, assume; used to mark an example, supposition or hypothesis. 

  • To tell, either verbally or in writing. 

  • To indicate in a written form. 

  • To have a common expression; used in singular passive voice or plural active voice to indicate a rumor or well-known fact. 

  • To recite. 

  • To pronounce. 

  • To try; to assay. 

  • To bet as a wager on an outcome; by extension, used to express belief in an outcome by the speaker. 

  • To speak; to express an opinion; to make answer; to reply. 

noun
  • Tried quality; temper; proof. 

  • A chance to speak; the right or power to influence or make a decision. 

  • Essay; trial; attempt. 

  • Trial by sample; assay; specimen. 

  • A strainer for milk. 

How often have the words even and say occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )