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English adverb: squarely | |||
| 1. | squarely directly and without evasion; not roundabout | ||
| Samples | To face a problem squarely. The responsibility lies squarely with them. Spoke forthright (or forthrightly) and to the point. | ||
| Synonyms | forthright, forthrightly | ||
| 2. | squarely in a straight direct way | ||
| Samples | Looked him squarely in the eye. Ran square into me. | ||
| Synonyms | square | ||
| 3. | squarely firmly and solidly | ||
| Samples | Hit the ball squarely. The bat met the ball squarely. Planted his great bulk square before his enemy. | ||
| Synonyms | square | ||
| 4. | squarely in a square shape | ||
| Samples | A squarely cut piece of paper. Folded the sheet of paper square. | ||
| Synonyms | square | ||
| 5. | squarely with firmness and conviction; without compromise | ||
| Samples | He stood foursquare for religious liberty and toleration. Dealt straightforwardly with all issues. | ||
| Synonyms | foursquare, straightforwardly | ||
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