adv
evenly
EE-vuhn-lee
adv
1
In equal amounts or to an equal degree.
"Split the money evenly between the three of you."
"Spread the sauce evenly over the base."
2
Smoothly, without bumps or variation.
"Sand the surface evenly before painting."
How to Use Evenly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEqually, or smoothly and without variation.
Common pairings
evenly distributed
evenly matched
evenly spaced
Word Forms
more evenly comparative, most evenly superlative
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Etymology
From Old English efenlīċe, built from even + -ly.