squarely

[ 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.

  1. in an honest or open manner; fairly.

  2. in a clear manner; unequivocally: Our faith is based squarely on a commitment to the rights of all human beings.

  3. firmly; so as to come into direct contact: The ball struck him squarely in the face.

  4. in the exact place that is specified; exactly: The house sat squarely in the middle of the park.

Origin of squarely

1
First recorded in 1550–60; square + -ly

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British Dictionary definitions for squarely

squarely

/ (ˈskwɛəlɪ) /


adverb
  1. in a direct way; straight: he hit me squarely on the nose

  2. in an honest, frank, and just manner

  1. at right angles

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