|
English to English adverb
| 1 |
directly and without evasion; not roundabout |  | Example: to face a problem squarely
the responsibility lies squarely with them
spoke forthright (or forthrightly) and to the point
source: wordnet30
| 2 |
in a straight direct way | | Example: looked him squarely in the eye
ran square into me
source: wordnet30
| 3 |
firmly and solidly | | Example: hit the ball squarely
the bat met the ball squarely
planted his great bulk square before his enemy
source: wordnet30
| 4 |
in a square shape | | Example: a squarely cut piece of paper
folded the sheet of paper square
source: wordnet30
| 5 |
with firmness and conviction; without compromise | | Example: he stood foursquare for religious liberty and toleration
dealt straightforwardly with all issues
source: wordnet30
| 6 |
In a square form or manner. | | source: webster1913
|