HyperDic: squarely

English > 5 senses of the word *squarely*:
ADVERB	all	squarely, forthrightly, forthright	directly and without evasion
	all	squarely, square	in a straight direct way
	all	squarely, square	firmly and solidly
	all	squarely, square	in a square shape
	all	squarely, foursquare, straightforwardly	with firmness and conviction

squarely > pronunciation
Sounds	skweh'rliy
Rhymes	ably ... zealously: 1543 rhymes with liy...

English > *squarely*: 5 senses > adverb 1
Meaning	directly and without evasion; not roundabout.
Examples	"to face a problem squarely" "the responsibility lies squarely with them"
Synonyms	forthrightly, forthright
Adjectives	square	without evasion or compromise

English > *squarely*: 5 senses > adverb 2
Meaning	In a straight direct way.
Example	"looked him squarely in the eye"
Synonym	square

English > *squarely*: 5 senses > adverb 3
Meaning	firmly and solidly.
Examples	"hit the ball squarely" "the bat met the ball squarely"
Synonym	square
Spanish	de lleno, en medio

English > *squarely*: 5 senses > adverb 4
Meaning	In a square shape.
Example	"a squarely cut piece of paper"
Synonym	square
Adjectives	square	having four equal sides and four right angles or forming a right angle

English > *squarely*: 5 senses > adverb 5
Meaning	With firmness and conviction; without compromise.
Synonyms	foursquare, straightforwardly
Spanish	cuadradamente, directamente, francamente, rectamente, sencillamente, sinceramente

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