squarely
pronunciation
How to pronounce squarely in British English:
UK [ˈskweəli]
How to pronounce squarely in American English:
US [ˈskwerli]
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- Adverb:
- directly and without evasion; not roundabout
- in a straight direct way
- firmly and solidly
- with honesty and fairness
- in a square shape
- with firmness and conviction; without compromise
Word Origin
- squarely (adv.)
- 1540s, of multiplication, from square (adj.) + -ly (2). From 1560s as "in a straightforward manner;" meaning "firmly, solidly" is from 1860.
Example
- 1. A minimalist design puts the focus squarely on the content .
- 2. But this places the ad squarely within the content of the email thread .
- 3. Face squarely the occasional incidents .
- 4. The bail-out currently being sought by the big us carmakers falls squarely into this category .
- 5. He gives you a firm handshake and looks you squarely in the eye when talking .