SQUARELY


Meaning of SQUARELY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈskwer-lē ]

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 squarely planted

3. : in a square form or manner : so as to be square

a squarely cut dress

4. : in a plain or unequivocal manner

the responsibility lies squarely with us

align ourselves squarely with our allies

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.