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evenly

 

[ ˈiː.vən.li ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

mathematics

In an equal or uniform manner; without variation or irregularity.

Synonyms

consistently, equally, uniformly

Examples of usage

  • The cookies were evenly spaced on the baking sheet.
  • She divided the chocolate bar evenly between the two children.
Context #2 | Adjective

general

Divided into equal parts or portions.

Synonyms

equally, fairly, uniformly

Examples of usage

  • She cut the cake into evenly sized slices.
  • The team shared the workload evenly among its members.

Translations

Translations of the word "evenly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 uniformemente

🇮🇳 समान रूप से

🇩🇪 gleichmäßig

🇮🇩 merata

🇺🇦 рівномірно

🇵🇱 równomiernie

🇯🇵 均等に (きんとうに)

🇫🇷 uniformément

🇪🇸 uniformemente

🇹🇷 eşit şekilde

🇰🇷 고르게

🇸🇦 بالتساوي

🇨🇿 rovnoměrně

🇸🇰 rovnomerne

🇨🇳 均匀地 (jūnyún de)

🇸🇮 enakomerno

🇮🇸 jafnt

🇰🇿 біркелкі

🇬🇪 თანაბრად

🇦🇿 bərabər şəkildə

🇲🇽 uniformemente

Etymology

The word 'evenly' is derived from the Middle English 'evenlich', which comes from the Old English 'efne', meaning 'equal' or 'level'. The concept of evenness has been important in various fields such as mathematics, art, and distribution of resources.

See also: even, evening, evenness, uneven, unevenly.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,567 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.