- evenly
- e|ven|ly [ `ivnli ] adverb *1. ) so that all parts of a surface are covered with the same amount of something:Sprinkle the sugar evenly over the cake mixture.a ) so that equal amounts of something are given to each person:Profits are evenly distributed among the directors at the end of the year.2. ) with each person having an equal chance to win:evenly matched/balanced: The two teams are fairly evenly matched.The contest remains evenly balanced.3. ) in a regular way, with equal amounts of space or time between things:She was asleep and breathing evenly.The posts were evenly spaced, about 20 meters apart.4. ) speaking calmly and without emotion
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.