B1adverbhomescience
US/ˈiː.vən.li/
UK/ˈiː.vən.li/
in a smooth, equal or regular way, so that every part gets the same amount
In context
Spread the paint evenly so the wall doesn't look patchy.
Rain was evenly spread across the year, which suited the farmers.
Divide the dough evenly into eight small balls.
Words that go with evenly
adverb + verb
- evenly distributedHeat is evenly distributed in a heavy iron pan.
verb + adverb
- spread evenlyWater should be spread evenly over the whole field.
- cook evenlyTurn the fish halfway so that it cooks evenly.
- divide evenlyThe seeds were divided evenly between the families in the village.
adverb + adjective
- evenly matchedThe two teams were evenly matched, and the game ended in a draw.