51³Ô¹Ï

Advertisement

Advertisement

View synonyms for

squarely

[ skwair-lee ]

adverb

  1. in a square shape, form, or manner.
  2. directly; without evasion; in a straight or straightforward manner:

    to face a problem squarely.

  3. in an honest or open manner; fairly.
  4. in a clear manner; unequivocally:

    Our faith is based squarely on a commitment to the rights of all human beings.

  5. firmly; so as to come into direct contact:

    The ball struck him squarely in the face.

  6. in the exact place that is specified; exactly:

    The house sat squarely in the middle of the park.



squarely

/ ˈ²õ°ì·Éɛə±ôɪ /

adverb

  1. in a direct way; straight

    he hit me squarely on the nose

  2. in an honest, frank, and just manner
  3. at right angles
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Discover More

51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of squarely1

First recorded in 1550–60; square + -ly
Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

Rosen, McDonald said, is squarely competing for spots in the lineup before Thursday’s regional meet against No. 12 seed Minnesota and unseeded Southern Utah and Boise State.

From

His words fit squarely into what seems now to be a settled view in the Trump Administration that their erstwhile allies in Europe are a parasitical burden on the United States.

From

But since the early days after her disappearance, the suspicion and scrutiny of Saelee-McCain’s family and the Redding community in Northern California, as well as online sleuths, have been placed squarely on her husband.

From

The decisions Reeves takes are based squarely on ensuring Labour is viewed as economically credible.

From

“To create any type of visa classification… that falls squarely on the shoulders of Congress.â€

From

Advertisement

Related 51³Ô¹Ïs

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement