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UNEVENLY
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I. (adverb)
Sense 1
Meaning:
In an uneven and irregular way
Classified under:
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:
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:
Example:
I took the cigarette he offered, drawing at it raggedly
Synonyms:
raggedly; unevenly
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Adverbs