Definitions for SQUARELY
ˈskwɛər lisquare·ly

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. squarely, forthrightly, forthrightadverb

   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"

2. squarely, squareadverb

   in a straight direct way

   "looked him squarely in the eye"; "ran square into me"

3. squarely, squareadverb

   firmly and solidly

   "hit the ball squarely"; "the bat met the ball squarely"; "planted his great bulk square before his enemy"

4. squarely, squareadverb

   in a square shape

   "a squarely cut piece of paper"; "folded the sheet of paper square"

5. squarely, foursquare, straightforwardlyadverb

   with firmness and conviction; without compromise

   "he stood foursquare for religious liberty and toleration"- C.G.Bowers; "dealt straightforwardly with all issues"

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. squarelyadverb

   in the shape of a square; at right angles

2. squarelyadverb

   firmly and solidly

3. squarelyadverb

   in a direct, straightforward and honest manner

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1. squarely

   Squarely generally means directly, without any evasion or compromise. It can refer to actions, positions, or placement that are straightforward, firm, or unambiguous. It could also refer to something being situated evenly, properly aligned or perfectly equal.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Squarelyadverb

   in a square form or manner

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How to pronounce SQUARELY?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

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   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

How to say SQUARELY in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of SQUARELY in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of SQUARELY in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of SQUARELY in a Sentence

1. Adam Meier:

   In Kentucky, we want more than to simply give someone a Medicaid card they can put in their wallet -- we want a program that focuses on actually improving health outcomes, and that is what Kentucky HEALTH was designed to do. Kentucky HEALTH is precisely in line with the objectives of the Medicaid program and squarely within the authority of the HHS Secretary to approve.

2. Ann Landers:

   If I were asked to give what I consider the single most useful bit of advice for all humanity, it would be this Expect trouble as an inevitable part of life, and when it comes, hold your head high. Look it squarely in the eye, and say, I will be bigger than you. You cannot defeat me.

3. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez:

   Many know I take no pleasure in discussions of impeachment. I didn't campaign on it, & rarely discuss it unprompted, but the report squarely puts this on our doorstep.

4. Kavita Krishnan:

   I won't say that this is something kind of unique to India but of course it's a huge problem because I think the question here is the sense of entitlement and impunity that is conferred not only by a masculinist culture but also by political economy and, you know, the whole structures of power, i squarely hold the government of India responsible, the ruling party responsible for creating an Islamophobia and anti-Dalit climate that justifies acts of sexual violence and other forms of violence against these minorities.

5. Michael Korda:

   Your chances of success are directly proportional to the degree of pleasure you desire from what you do. If you are in a job you hate, face the fact squarely and get out.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=SQUARELY
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/SQUARELY
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/SQUARELY
5. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=SQUARELY