Square (Adverb)
Meaning 1
In a straight direct way; "looked him squarely in the eye"; "ran square into me".
Examples
- She met her critic squarely and listened to the opposing viewpoint.
- I asked her the question squarely, and she gave me no answer.
- The problem requires an expert to tackle the issue squarely.
- The boxer hit him squarely on the jaw with a forceful punch.
- The driver ran squarely into the car, and the vehicles collided.
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Meaning 2
In a square shape; "a squarely cut piece of paper"; "folded the sheet of paper square".
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Meaning 3
Firmly and solidly; "hit the ball squarely"; "the bat met the ball squarely"; "planted his great bulk square before his enemy".
Examples
- She stood square to the door and looked me right in the eye.
- He planted his feet square on the ground and prepared for the challenge.
- The manager planted himself square in front of the microphone and started to speak.
- She put her feet square on the floor and pushed herself upwards.
- The waiter stood square to the kitchen doors, awaiting the chef's instructions.