evenly

Definition

So as to form a flat surface.

Etymology

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

Example Sentences

• "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."