Word
evenly
Phoneticseven·ly
US/ˈivənɫi/
UK/ˈiːvənli/
Adverb of manner
Definitions
01equal distribution
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adv. in a way that gives the same amount or space to everyone or everything.
adv. in a uniform manner of distribution, ensuring equal proportions or quantities across a set.
“Make sure you spread the sauce evenly over the pizza base.”
“The inheritance was divided evenly among the three siblings to avoid any potential for family conflict or resentment.”
Antonyms
02flat or smooth
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adv. in a way that makes a surface flat or smooth.
adv. in a manner that creates a level, smooth, or horizontal surface without bumps.
“The gardener raked the soil evenly before planting the new seeds.”
“The carpenter sanded the tabletop until the wood felt perfectly smooth and the light reflected evenly across its surface.”
Synonyms
Antonyms
03calmly
C1 · Advanced Literary
adv. in a calm and steady way, especially when speaking.
adv. in a steady, balanced, or composed manner, often referring to the tone of voice or breathing.
“She breathed evenly to stay calm during the difficult interview.”
“Despite the provocative nature of the questioning, the diplomat replied evenly, refusing to let his frustration show through his voice.”
Antonyms
04divisible by two
B2 · Upper Intermediate Mathematics Technical
adv. in a way that can be divided by the number two without any remainder.
adv. describing a mathematical division that results in a whole number when divided by two.
“The number ten can be divided evenly by two.”
“In this equation, the total must be divisible evenly by two for the subsequent logic to hold true.”
Usage
Usually follows the verb 'divide'.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “evenly” in context.
Verb
01. evenly distribute
“The teacher tried to evenly distribute the resources among all the students in the class.”
adv + verb
Real-World Examples
“The electric current doesn't behave perfectly, either: It doesn't flow evenly across the wire.” “Make no mistake, no party at a UK wide level is popular at the moment, but the scrap appears more evenly matched than it did.” Etymology
From Middle English evenly, evenliche, from Old English efenlīċe (“evenly, alike, equally”), equivalent to even + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADVERB
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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