Squarely — Square ly, adv. In a square form or manner. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
square — square1 W3S2 [skweə US skwer] adj ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(shape)¦ 2¦(angle)¦ 3 square metre/mile etc 4 5 feet/2 metres etc square 5¦(level)¦ 6 square meal 7¦(body)¦ 8 all square 9 (all) square 10 square deal … Dictionary of contemporary English
squarely — square|ly [ˈskweəli US ˈskwer ] adv 1.) directly and firmly ▪ He turned and faced her squarely. ▪ She hit him squarely on the nose. 2.) completely and with no doubt ▪ The blame lies squarely on the shoulders of the police. 3.) straight on… … Dictionary of contemporary English
squarely — square•ly [[t]ˈskwɛər li[/t]] adv. 1) in a square form or manner 2) in a straightforward manner: faced problems squarely[/ex] 3) without equivocation 4) firmly; solidly: feet squarely on the ground[/ex] • Etymology: 1550–60 … From formal English to slang
square — [skwer] n. [ME < OFr esquarre < VL * exquadra < * exquadrare, to make square < L ex, out + quadrare, to square < quadrus, a square < base of quattuor,FOUR] 1. a plane figure having four equal sides and four right angles: see… … English World dictionary
square — n., adj., adv., & v. n. 1 an equilateral rectangle. 2 a an object of this shape or approximately this shape. b a small square area on a game board. c a square scarf. d an academic cap with a stiff square top; a mortarboard. 3 a an open (usu. four … Useful english dictionary
square·ly — /ˈskweɚli/ adv 1 : in a direct and honest way We must face these problems/issues squarely. It s time to deal squarely with the facts. 2 : in the exact location or position that is mentioned : ↑exactly, ↑right literature that is … Useful english dictionary
squarely — /skwair lee/, adv. 1. in a square shape, form, or manner. 2. directly; without evasion; in a straight or straightforward manner: to face a problem squarely. 3. in an honest or open manner; straightforwardly; fairly. 4. firmly; solidly;… … Universalium
four-square — adv firmly, squarely, resolutely, solidly, frankly, honestly … Useful english dictionary
even — adj 1. level, plane, flat, smooth, complan ate; horizontal, linear, rectilinear; flush, straight, true, plumb; balanced, right, equalized; symmetrical, proportionate, proportional, commensurate, correlative. 2. parallel, collateral, coextensive,… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
flush — I n 1. blush, redness, rosiness, bloom; reddening, rubescence, rubicundity; glow, freshness, radiance, gleam, sparkle, glimmer. 2. overspreading, overflow, overflowing; inundation, flood, flooding, drenching, deluge. 3. thrill, excitement, throb … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder