Squarely (Adverb)
Meaning 1
In a straight direct way; "looked him squarely in the eye"; "ran square into me".
Examples
- She looked him squarely in the eye and told him the truth about her past.
- The driver ran squarely into the back of the stopped car.
- He placed the vase squarely on the center of the table.
- The problem was squarely his fault, and he knew it.
- The question was put squarely to the witness by the prosecutor.
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Meaning 2
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".
Examples
- She spoke squarely about her plans and vision for the company.
- He was prepared to address the crisis squarely, not sugarcoating any facts.
- We can no longer delay in confronting our debt squarely, a long-term solution must be put into action.
- His attitude lies squarely with blaming his boss and management every time things don't work.
- I plan on looking her squarely in the eyes, the very one responsible, before filing charges
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Meaning 3
With firmness and conviction; without compromise; "he stood foursquare for religious liberty and toleration"- C.G.Bowers; "dealt straightforwardly with all issues".
Examples
- She spoke squarely against the proposed policy, refusing to back down in the face of opposition.
- The politician stood squarely behind her decision, despite the backlash from her opponents.
- He dealt squarely with the issue, refusing to sugarcoat the truth or make excuses.
- The company's mission statement reflects its commitment to treating all employees squarely and with respect.
- The judge ruled squarely in favor of the plaintiff, citing the overwhelming evidence presented in court.
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Meaning 4
Firmly and solidly; "hit the ball squarely"; "the bat met the ball squarely"; "planted his great bulk square before his enemy".
Examples
- The carpenter hit the nail squarely with a single swing of his hammer.
- She planted her feet squarely on the ground, ready to face the challenge.
- The boxer stood squarely in front of his opponent, his fists clenched.
- The baseball player swung his bat squarely, connecting with the ball in a perfect arc.
- The dancer landed squarely on both feet, her movements precise and controlled.
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Meaning 5
In a square shape; "a squarely cut piece of paper"; "folded the sheet of paper square".
Examples
- The carpenter cut the wood squarely to fit the frame perfectly.
- She folded the sheet of paper squarely before placing it in the envelope.
- The piece of glass was broken squarely in half, forming two identical shards.
- The painter applied the stickers squarely to the corners of the wall.
- The table was made squarely, with all sides being of equal length.