squarely
adverb
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- verb
- adjective
- adverb
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Senses
Sense 1 adverb
directly and without evasion; not roundabout
to face a problem squarely
Related & opposite
- squarea derived from
Sense 2 adverb
in a straight direct way
looked him squarely in the eye
Sense 3 adverb
firmly and solidly
hit the ball squarely
Sense 4 adverb
in a square shape
a squarely cut piece of paper
Related & opposite
- square derived from
Sense 5 adverb
with firmness and conviction; without compromise
he stood foursquare for religious liberty and toleration
Related & opposite
- squarea derived from
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| Sense | Relation | Group | Word |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | derived from | Related & opposite | squarea |
| 4 | derived from | Related & opposite | square |
| 5 | derived from | Related & opposite | squarea |