American English

How to pronounce evenly

adverbB1
EEvnlee

/ˈi.vn̩.li/

3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

With equal amounts, equal parts, or equal spaces between things.

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Meanings & examples

adverb

With equal amounts, equal parts, or equal spaces between things.

Divide the cake evenly among the children.

Spread the paint evenly over the wall.

Common phrases & grammar

spread evenly · distribute evenly · divide evenly · share evenly

[verb] evenly among [people/things]

[verb] evenly over [an area/surface]

adverb

At a steady, smooth rate, without sudden changes.

She breathed evenly during the exercise.

The machine does not run evenly.

Common phrases & grammar

breathe evenly · burn evenly · flow evenly

[verb] evenly

[verb] evenly throughout [a period]

adverbless common

With both sides having about the same strength or ability, so neither has a clear advantage.

The two teams are evenly matched.

It was an evenly balanced game.

Common phrases & grammar

evenly matched teams · an evenly balanced game

[subject] be evenly matched

[subject] be evenly balanced

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