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Definition evenly in British English

evenly adverb

adverb
/ˈiːv(ə)nli/
1

so that all parts of a surface are covered with the same amount of something

Example

Sprinkle the sugar evenly over the cake mixture.

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1.1

so that equal amounts of something are given to each person

Example

Profits are evenly distributed among the directors at the end of the year.

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2

with each person having an equal chance to win

Example

The two teams are fairly evenly matched.

Example

The contest remains evenly balanced.

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3

in a regular way, with equal amounts of space or time between things

Example

She was asleep and breathing evenly.

Example

The posts were evenly spaced, about 20 metres apart.

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4

speaking calmly and without emotion

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blank restrained impassive
Definition evenly in British English