Squarely: meaning, definitions and examples

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squarely

 

[ หˆskwษ›rli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น de forma direta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคซ-เคธเคพเคซ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช geradeheraus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ secara langsung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ัะผะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bezpoล›rednio

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็œŸใฃ็›ดใใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท de maniรจre directe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ directamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท doฤŸrudan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง์ ‘์ ์œผ๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ู…ุจุงุดุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รญmo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ priamo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็›ดๆŽฅๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ direkt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ beint

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ัƒั€ะฐะปั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒฃแƒกแƒขแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ birbaลŸa

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.