Definition of squarely Squarely

/skwɛˈɹli/ - [skwerlee] - square•ly

We found 10 definitions of squarely from 4 different sources.

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WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adverb

squarely - with firmness and conviction; without compromise; "he stood foursquare for religious liberty and toleration"- C.G.Bowers; "dealt straightforwardly with all issues"
  foursquare, straightforwardly
squarely - in a square shape; "a squarely cut piece of paper"; "folded the sheet of paper square"
  square
squarely - directly and without evasion; not roundabout; "to face a problem squarely"; "the responsibility lies squarely with them"; "spoke forthright (or forthrightly) and to the point"
  forthrightly, forthright
squarely - firmly and solidly; "hit the ball squarely"; "the bat met the ball squarely"; "planted his great bulk square before his enemy"
  square
squarely - in a straight direct way; "looked him squarely in the eye"; "ran square into me"
  square
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  • squarely (adv.)
    In a square form or manner.

Part of speech

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  • squarely, adjective.

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

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