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Definition of evenly adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

evenly

adverb
 
/ˈiːvnli/
 
/ˈiːvnli/
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  1. in a smooth, regular or equal way
    • Make sure the paint covers the surface evenly.
    • She was fast asleep, breathing evenly.
    • evenly spaced at four cm apart
    • evenly cooked meat
    • Arrange the tomato slices evenly on the top.
  2. with equal amounts for each person or in each place
    • evenly distributed/divided
    • Incidence of the disease is fairly evenly spread across Europe.
    • The two teams are very evenly matched (= are equally likely to win).
  3. calmly; without showing any emotion
    • ‘I warned you not to phone me,’ he said evenly.
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