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evenly

evenly

98 1.3
In an equal way across all parts
  • adverb
  • /ˈiːvənli/
translation icon : por igual
  • This will allow the light to spread evenly throughout each letter.
  • distributed evenly
  • divided evenly
  • fairly evenly

Now divide your cookie dough evenly into three separate bowls.

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Examples

  • Try to light it evenly on all sides.

  • Now take your mascara and evenly coat your lashes.

  • You try to get it on your face as evenly as possible.

  • It's more evenly spread this time around.

  • Increasing the speed makes it even more evenly distributed.

  • I spread the glue evenly and made blocks of three layers.

  • Okay, now, you're going to want to apply this foundation as evenly as you can.

  • Now divide your cookie dough evenly into three separate bowls.

  • We are evenly matched.

  • I spread the paint evenly across the canvas to create a smooth finish.

Synonyms

equally
vsevenly
483 1.0

In the same way or to the same amount

focuses on regular balance or distribution rather than identical amount
fairly
vsevenly
100 1.0

In an honest way that treats everyone the same

is about regularity and equal spacing more than moral honesty
uniformly
vsevenly
26 3.7

In the same way across all parts or times

emphasizes balanced spacing or regularity rather than total sameness
equitably
vsevenly
  • Formal
6 6.0

In a fair way that gives everyone what they need

focuses on balanced or regular arrangement, not only fairness
equably
vsevenly
1 6.9

In a calm, steady way without sudden changes

highlights equal distribution or fairness rather than only steadiness
levelly
vsevenly
3.4

A thing lies flat and even so it is the same height everywhere

describes regular balance in many senses, not only physical flatness

Antonyms

8 3.5

In a way that makes some parts different from others

4 4.2

Happens at different times and not in a steady way

How Even

evenly
98 1.3
unevenly
8 3.5

Surface Forms

evenly positive

Morphology

evenly = even (transparent) = even + ly

Standard adverb formation from the adjective 'even' with predictable change of meaning to 'in an equal way'.

Etymology

Evenly comes from an old English word even meaning 'level' or 'equal', and the ending -ly makes it a word that shows how something is done. So to do something evenly is to do it in a 'level', 'fair', or regular way.