evenly Meaning & Definition
What Does Evenly Mean?
As an adverb, evenly means So as to form a flat surface. It is also used to mean In a fair manner of distribution, giving the same amount or number to each; equally.
Evenly at a Glance
| Part of speech | adverb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈiːvənli// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | equally |
| Antonyms | unequally and unevenly |
| Comparative / superlative | more evenly, most evenly |
Evenly Definition (Adverb)
- So as to form a flat surface.
Spread the icing evenly over the cake.
- In a fair manner of distribution, giving the same amount or number to each; equally.
To avoid arguments, he divided the sweets evenly between his two children.
- In a manner that leaves no remainder.
12 is evenly divisible by 2, 3, 4 and 6.
- In terms of or by means of even numbers.
Synonyms of Evenly
Evenly synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Evenly
Evenly in a Sentence
Spread the icing evenly over the cake.
To avoid arguments, he divided the sweets evenly between his two children.
12 is evenly divisible by 2, 3, 4 and 6.
Word Forms & Grammar
evenly (comparative more evenly, superlative most evenly)
Words That Rhyme With Evenly
Origin of Evenly
From Middle English evenly, evenliche, from Old English efenlīċe (“evenly, alike, equally”), equivalent to even + -ly.
Evenly Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of evenly is //ˈiːvənli//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Evenly
What part of speech is evenly?
Evenly is an adverb.
What is another word for evenly?
Close synonyms of evenly are equally. See the full list of evenly synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of evenly?
The comparative form is more evenly and the superlative form is most evenly.