Definition of Squarely in English :

Define Squarely in English

Squarely meaning in English

Meaning of Squarely in English

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Squarely pronunciation in English

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Squarely

see synonyms of squarely

Adverb

1. forthright, forthrightly, squarely

directly and without evasion; not roundabout

Example Sentences:
'to face a problem squarely'
'the responsibility lies squarely with them'
'spoke forthright (or forthrightly) and to the point'

2. square, squarely

in a straight direct way

Example Sentences:
'looked him squarely in the eye'
'ran square into me'

3. square, squarely

firmly and solidly

Example Sentences:
'hit the ball squarely'
'the bat met the ball squarely'
'planted his great bulk square before his enemy'

4. square, squarely

in a square shape

Example Sentences:
'a squarely cut piece of paper'
'folded the sheet of paper square'

5. foursquare, squarely, straightforwardly

with firmness and conviction; without compromise

Example Sentences:
'he stood foursquare for religious liberty and toleration'
'dealt straightforwardly with all issues'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Squarely

see synonyms of squarely
adverb
1. 
in a direct way; straight
he hit me squarely on the nose
2. 
in an honest, frank, and just manner
3. 
at right angles

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Squarely

see synonyms of squarely
adv.
1. Mathematics At right angles: sawed the beam squarely.
2. In a square shape.
3. So as to make solid contact; firmly: struck the golf ball squarely, sending it to the green.
4. Directly; straight: walked squarely toward the shoplifter and arrested him.
5. In an honest, straightforward manner: spoke squarely on the topic of drug abuse.

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