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   Square·ly

   /ˈskwerlē/

   

   adverb

   • 1. directly, without deviating to one side: "Ashley looked at him squarely"
   • ▪ in a direct and uncompromising manner; without equivocation: "they placed the blame squarely on the president"

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   What is another word for squarely?

   • Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate these synonyms: squarely, forthrightly, forthright(adverb) 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". Synonyms: forthright, square, forthrightly, foursquare, straightforwardly.

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   What does squarely mean?

   • directamente, de lleno, firmemente… em cheio, diretamente, direito… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! SQUARELY meaning: 1. directly and firmly: 2. with weight equally balanced on each side, not to one side: 3…. Learn more.

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   What is squarely adverb?

   • Definition of squarely adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary directly; not at an angle or to one side She looked at me squarely in the eye. He stood squarely in front of them, blocking the entrance. (figurative) We must meet the challenge squarely (= not try to avoid it).

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   How do you use squarely in a sentence?

   • In an honest, straightforward manner. Spoke squarely on the topic of drug abuse. To look someone squarely in the eye, to strike a nail squarely with a hammer, a post seated squarely in its hole. In the shape of a square; at right angles.

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   Squarely is an adverb that means in a straightforward, honest, exact, or square manner. Learn its synonyms, examples, word history, and usage with games and quizzes.

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   Squarely means directly and firmly, or with weight equally balanced on each side. Learn how to use this adverb in different contexts with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

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   SQUARELY meaning: 1. directly and firmly: 2. with weight equally balanced on each side, not to one side: 3…. Learn more.

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   adverb. in a square shape, form, or manner. directly; without evasion; in a straight or straightforward manner: to face a problem squarely. in an honest or open manner; fairly. in a clear manner; unequivocally: Our faith is based squarely on a commitment to the rights of all human beings. firmly; so as to come into direct contact:

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   3 days ago · Squarely means directly or in the middle, rather than indirectly or at an angle. I kept the gun aimed squarely at his eyes. Synonyms: directly, straight, exactly, precisely More Synonyms of squarely. 2. adverb [ADVERB with verb] If something such as blame or responsibility lies squarely with someone, they are definitely the person responsible .

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   Definitions of squarely. adverb. in a square shape. “a squarely cut piece of paper”. synonyms: square. adverb. firmly and solidly. “hit the ball squarely ”. “the bat met the ball squarely ”.

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   Squarely is an adverb that means directly, exactly, or honestly. It is often used after the verb or with the preposition in. See examples, synonyms, and idioms with squarely.