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squarely

/skwˈɛɹli/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

adverb

  1. directly and without evasion; not roundabout
    “to face a problem squarely”
  2. in a straight direct way
    “looked him squarely in the eye”
  3. firmly and solidly
    “hit the ball squarely”
  4. in a square shape
    “a squarely cut piece of paper”
  5. with firmness and conviction; without compromise- C.G.Bowers
    “he stood foursquare for religious liberty and toleration”

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