squarely
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈskwɛrli/ · UK /ˈskweəli/
squarely means: In a direct and honest way, without avoiding difficult facts or questions.
adverb
In a direct and honest way, without avoiding difficult facts or questions.
- We must face the facts squarely.
- She answered the difficult question squarely.
- He dealt squarely with everyone who trusted him.
Firmly, with weight or force fully supported or received.
- She stood squarely on both feet.
- The box rested squarely on the table.
- His punch landed squarely on the heavy bag.
In a square shape or with edges meeting at angles of 90 degrees.
- Cut the end of the beam squarely.
- The carpenter joined the two pieces squarely.
- Check that the frame's corners meet squarely.
Questions about squarely
What does squarely mean?
In a direct and honest way, without avoiding difficult facts or questions.
What is squarely in other languages?
Türkçe: açıkça · Español: directamente · Français: franchement · Deutsch: offen · Italiano: direttamente · 日本語: 正面から
How do you pronounce squarely?
In American English /ˈskwɛrli/; in British English /ˈskweəli/.
How do you use squarely in a sentence?
We must face the facts squarely. She answered the difficult question squarely.
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