Definition of EVENLY

evenly

Meanings

Adverb

  • in equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way
    • "a class evenly divided between girls and boys"
  • in a level and regular way

Adv

  • So as to form a flat surface.
  • In a fair manner of distribution, giving the same amount or number to each; equally.
  • In a manner that leaves no remainder.
  • In terms of or by means of even numbers.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English evenly, evenliche, from Old English efenlīċe (“evenly, alike, equally”), equivalent to even + -ly.

Synonyms

equally

Antonyms

unequally, unevenly

Scrabble Score: 12

evenly is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
evenly is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
evenly is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

evenly is a valid Words With Friends word