Squarely: meaning, definitions and examples
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squarely
[ หskwษrli ]
direction or position
In a direct manner; with no deviation. It often implies a manner that is straightforward, clear, and unambiguous.
Synonyms
directly, honestly, straightforwardly.
Examples of usage
- He faced the challenge squarely.
- The question was addressed squarely during the meeting.
- She placed the blame squarely on him.
Translations
Translations of the word "squarely" in other languages:
๐ต๐น de forma direta
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคพเคซ-เคธเคพเคซ
๐ฉ๐ช geradeheraus
๐ฎ๐ฉ secara langsung
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟััะผะพ
๐ต๐ฑ bezpoลrednio
๐ฏ๐ต ็ใฃ็ดใใซ
๐ซ๐ท de maniรจre directe
๐ช๐ธ directamente
๐น๐ท doฤrudan
๐ฐ๐ท ์ง์ ์ ์ผ๋ก
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุดูู ู ุจุงุดุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ pลรญmo
๐ธ๐ฐ priamo
๐จ๐ณ ็ดๆฅๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ direkt
๐ฎ๐ธ beint
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัััะฐะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแกแขแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ birbaลa
๐ฒ๐ฝ directamente
Etymology
The word 'squarely' is derived from the adjective 'square,' which comes from the Latin 'quadratum,' meaning 'a square' or 'four-sided figure.' The adverbial form 'squarely' adds the notion of being straightforward or direct, reflecting the geometric idea of a square's right angles and equal sides. The usage of 'squarely' has evolved to express not only physical alignment but also a metaphorical sense of directness in conversation or response. Its first known use was traced back to the 15th century, and it has remained in common vernacular to describe actions taken that are unequivocal or assertive.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #12,386, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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