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English adjective: foursquare | |||
| 1. | foursquare characterized by firm and unwavering conviction | ||
| Samples | A foursquare refusal to yield. | ||
| Similar | resolute | ||
| Antonyms | irresolute | ||
English noun: foursquare | |||
| 1. | foursquare (shape) (geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon | ||
| Samples | You can compute the area of a square if you know the length of its sides. | ||
| Synonyms | square | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | rectangle, regular polygon | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | quadrate | ||
| Domain category | geometry | ||
English adverb: foursquare | |||
| 1. | foursquare in a square position | ||
| Samples | The building stood foursquare. | ||
| 2. | foursquare with firmness and conviction; without compromise | ||
| Samples | He stood foursquare for religious liberty and toleration. Dealt straightforwardly with all issues. | ||
| Synonyms | squarely, straightforwardly | ||
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