English dictionary
squarely
adverbPronunciation
ˈskwɛə(ɹ).li
Parts of speech
Definitions
adverb
- with firmness and conviction; without compromise
adverb
- firmly and solidly
adverb
- in a square shape
adverb
- directly and without evasion; not roundabout
adverb
- in a straight direct way
Example sentences
{'source': 'C.G.Bowers', 'text': 'he stood foursquare for religious liberty and toleration'}
dealt straightforwardly with all issues
hit the ball squarely
the bat met the ball squarely
planted his great bulk square before his enemy
a squarely cut piece of paper
folded the sheet of paper square
to face a problem squarely
the responsibility lies squarely with them
spoke forthright (or forthrightly) and to the point
looked him squarely in the eye
ran square into me