Definitions for squarely

Definitions for (adv) squarely

Main entry: foursquare, straightforwardly, squarely

Definition: with firmness and conviction; without compromise

Usage: he stood foursquare for religious liberty and toleration- C.G.Bowers; dealt straightforwardly with all issues


Main entry: square, squarely

Definition: firmly and solidly

Usage: hit the ball squarely; the bat met the ball squarely; planted his great bulk square before his enemy


Main entry: square, squarely

Definition: in a square shape

Usage: a squarely cut piece of paper; folded the sheet of paper square


Main entry: squarely, forthright, forthrightly

Definition: directly and without evasion; not roundabout

Usage: to face a problem squarely; the responsibility lies squarely with them; spoke forthright (or forthrightly) and to the point


Main entry: square, squarely

Definition: in a straight direct way

Usage: looked him squarely in the eye; ran square into me


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