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squarely

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square⋅ly

  [skwair-lee]
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–adverb
1. in a square shape, form, or manner.
2. directly; without evasion; in a straight or straightforward manner: to face a problem squarely.
3. in an honest or open manner; straightforwardly; fairly.
4. firmly; solidly; unequivocally.
Origin:
1550–60; square + -ly
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square·ly   (skwâr'lē)   
adv.  

  1. Mathematics At right angles: sawed the beam squarely.

  2. In a square shape.

  3. So as to make solid contact; firmly: struck the golf ball squarely, sending it to the green.

  4. Directly; straight: walked squarely toward the shoplifter and arrested him.

  5. In an honest, straightforward manner: spoke squarely on the topic of drug abuse.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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