Engelsk ordbog



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Engelsk biord: squarely

1. squarely directly and without evasion; not roundabout


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningTo face a problem squarely.
The responsibility lies squarely with them.
Spoke forthright (or forthrightly) and to the point.


Termer med samme betydning (synonymer)forthright, forthrightly

2. squarely in a straight direct way


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningLooked him squarely in the eye.
Ran square into me.


Termer med samme betydning (synonymer)square

3. squarely firmly and solidly


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningHit the ball squarely.
The bat met the ball squarely.
Planted his great bulk square before his enemy.


Termer med samme betydning (synonymer)square

4. squarely in a square shape


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningA squarely cut piece of paper.
Folded the sheet of paper square.


Termer med samme betydning (synonymer)square

5. squarely with firmness and conviction; without compromise


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningHe stood foursquare for religious liberty and toleration.
Dealt straightforwardly with all issues.


Termer med samme betydning (synonymer)foursquare, straightforwardly









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