much more evenly

USAGE SUMMARY

"much more evenly" is a correct phrase that can be used in written English.
It is most often used to express a comparison between two things when one of them is seen as more even than the other. For example: "After we spread the material out, the surface looked much more evenly."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

47 human-written examples

These new, rebooted versions spread much more evenly.

The Guardian - Lifestyle

Superficially less dramatic, "River of Smoke" is much more evenly written and engaging.

The New York Times - Books

Manufacturing, for instance, shares its wealth much more evenly across the UK than banking.

The Guardian - Business

Social Security and Medicare taxes, which are paid much more evenly by all workers, aren't in his calculations.

The New Yorker

The battle was much more evenly matched, however, a few miles away at Slaughter Pen Farm, Mike explained.

The New York Times - Travel

This was true parity on display, teams much more evenly matched than their seeds would ever suggest.

The New York Times

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

13 human-written examples

The total tuberculosis incidence estimate was based on much more data, evenly spread out in the estimation period 1990 2015.

AIDS

The increased HF for A431 is also (from looking at Fig. 4c, d) much more frequent and more evenly distributed over the entire X-axis of the histograms.

EJNMMI Physics

Then the photographer combines the best sections from each image to create a final picture that often looks much brighter and more evenly illuminated than an average photo.

The New York Times - Tech

The oscillating waves then mark time just as a pendulum does, only very much faster and more evenly.

Science Magazine

In this study, the stress distribution on the Latero plate was much lower and more evenly distributed than that of the SynFix screws.

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When comparing distributions, use "much more evenly" to highlight a noticeable improvement in the uniformity of the spread. For example, "The workload was distributed "much more evenly" after the system update."

Common error

Avoid using "much more evenly" when a simpler adjective like 'uniform' or 'balanced' would suffice. The phrase is most effective when highlighting a difference between two states or distributions, not as a general descriptor. For instance, rather than saying 'The lighting was "much more evenly"' in a single state, consider 'The lighting was uniform'.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "much more evenly" primarily functions as an adverbial modifier, describing the manner in which something is distributed or spread. It is used to indicate a greater degree of uniformity compared to a previous or alternative state, as illustrated by Ludwig's examples.

Expression frequency: Common

Frequent in

News & Media

34%

Science

58%

Encyclopedias

2%

Less common in

Formal & Business

0%

Social Media

0%

Reference

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Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, the adverbial phrase "much more evenly" is grammatically correct and commonly used to describe a significant improvement in the distribution or spread of something, making it fairer or more uniform. As confirmed by Ludwig, this expression is suitable for use in a variety of contexts, particularly in News & Media and Science as described. When using the phrase, ensure it highlights a comparative difference between two states and avoids overuse in contexts where a simpler adjective like 'uniform' or 'balanced' would suffice. Related alternatives include "considerably more evenly", and "far more uniformly".

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

considerably more evenly

Emphasizes the extent of the evenness, suggesting a substantial increase in uniformity compared to "much more evenly".

far more uniformly

Focuses on the uniformity of the distribution, highlighting the lack of variation, whereas "much more evenly" can allow for some variation.

significantly more balanced

Highlights the equilibrium aspect of the distribution, whereas "much more evenly" is focused on spatial or proportional distribution.

appreciably more regularly

Emphasizes the consistency and regularity in the distribution, whereas "much more evenly" may imply an equal spread without strict regularity.

noticeably more equally

Directly states the equality of distribution, whereas "much more evenly" can also refer to a uniform distribution that is not necessarily 'equal'.

distinctly more systematically

Highlights a deliberate, ordered pattern of distribution, implying a method or system, while "much more evenly" does not necessarily imply planning.

substantially more consistently

Focuses on reliability and predictability of even distribution, whereas "much more evenly" simply suggests a single-instance comparison.

markedly more homogeneously

Emphasizes the uniformity of composition across a space, which may not always be the focus when stating "much more evenly".

considerably more distributed

Highlights the spread or dissemination of elements, differing from the evenness implied by "much more evenly".

much fairer

Suggests impartiality and equity in distribution, differing from "much more evenly" which primarily describes spatial distribution without implying intent.

FAQs

How can I use "much more evenly" in a sentence?

Use "much more evenly" to compare how two things are distributed. For example, "After the adjustments, the weight was distributed "much more evenly" across the structure."

What's the difference between "much more evenly" and "much more equally"?

"Much more evenly" usually refers to the spatial distribution or spread of something, while "much more equally" often refers to a fairer division of resources or opportunities. The best word choice depends on the specific context.

What are some alternatives to using "much more evenly"?

Depending on the specific context, you can use alternatives like "more uniformly", "more balanced", or "more consistently".

Is it always necessary to use "much more evenly", or can I sometimes use "more evenly"?

While "much more evenly" emphasizes a significant difference in evenness, "more evenly" can be used when the difference is smaller or when you simply want to indicate a move towards a more even distribution. The choice depends on the degree of difference you want to convey.