Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.
Squarely — Square ly, adv. In a square form or manner. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
squarely — 1540s, of multiplication, from SQUARE (Cf. square) + LY (Cf. ly) (2). From 1560s as “in a straightforward manner;” meaning “firmly, solidly” is from 1860 … Etymology dictionary
squarely — ► ADVERB ▪ without deviation or equivocation; directly … English terms dictionary
squarely — [[t]skwe͟ə(r)li[/t]] 1) ADV: ADV with v Squarely means directly or in the middle, rather than indirectly or at an angle. I kept the gun aimed squarely at his eyes. Syn: directly 2) ADV: ADV with v If something such as blame or responsibility lies … English dictionary
squarely — adverb Date: 1564 1. in a straightforward or honest manner < we must squarely face the issue > 2. a. exactly, precisely < squarely in the middle > b. so as to make solid contact < hit the ball squarely > < feet … New Collegiate Dictionary
squarely — adverb 1. directly and without evasion; not roundabout (Freq. 3) to face a problem squarely the responsibility lies squarely with them spoke forthright (or forthrightly) and to the point • Syn: ↑forthrightly, ↑forthright … Useful english dictionary
squarely — square|ly [ skwerli ] adverb 1. ) in a clear and definite way: Responsibility for it still rested squarely on her shoulders. 2. ) directly: He turned to meet the man s eyes squarely. The camera had caught the six men squarely in its lens … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
squarely — adverb (only after verb) 1 directly and firmly; square 4 (1): He turned and faced her squarely. 2 completely and with no doubt: The report puts the blame squarely on the government. 3 straight on something and centrally; square 4 (2): Dr Soames… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
squarely — UK [ˈskweə(r)lɪ] / US [ˈskwerlɪ] adverb 1) in a clear and definite way Responsibility for it still rested squarely on her shoulders. 2) directly He turned to meet the man s eyes squarely. The camera had caught the six men squarely in its lens … English dictionary
squarely — [ˈskweəli] adv 1) in a clear and definite way Responsibility for it rested squarely on her shoulders.[/ex] 2) directly She turned and looked him squarely in the eye.[/ex] … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
