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UNEVENLY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

In an uneven and irregular way

Classified under:

Adverbs

Antonym:

evenly (in a level and regular way)

Pertainym:

uneven (not even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture)

Sense 2

Meaning:

In an unequal or partial manner

Example:

angry at being dealt with so unequally

Synonyms:

unequally; unevenly

Classified under:

Adverbs

Antonym:

evenly (in equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way)

Pertainym:

uneven ((of a contest or contestants) not fairly matched as opponents)

Sense 3

Meaning:

In a ragged uneven manner

Example:

I took the cigarette he offered, drawing at it raggedly

Synonyms:

raggedly; unevenly

Classified under:

Adverbs

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