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Squarely - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'Squarely' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Squarely [ adv.]
- In a square form or manner.

Meaning of 'Squarely' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . squarely [ r]
Meaning (1):
- in a square shape
Example in sentence:
  • a squarely cut piece of paper;
  • folded the sheet of paper square
Meaning (2):
- with firmness and conviction; without compromise
Example in sentence:
  • dealt straightforwardly with all issues;
  • he stood foursquare for religious liberty and toleration
Meaning (3):
- firmly and solidly
Example in sentence:
  • hit the ball squarely;
  • planted his great bulk square before his enemy;
  • the bat met the ball squarely
Meaning (4):
- in a straight direct way
Example in sentence:
  • looked him squarely in the eye;
  • ran square into me
Meaning (5):
- directly and without evasion; not roundabout
Example in sentence:
  • spoke forthright (or forthrightly) and to the point;
  • the responsibility lies squarely with them;
  • to face a problem squarely

Nearby Words:

squab squab-chick squabash squabbish squabble squabbled squabbler squabbling squabby squacco

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