| squarely | (adv) directly and without evasion; not roundabout, Syn. forthrightly, forthright, Example: to face a problem squarely; the responsibility lies squarely with them; spoke forthright (or forthrightly) and to the point |
| squarely | (adv) in a straight direct way, Syn. square, Example: looked him squarely in the eye; ran square into me |
| squarely | (adv) firmly and solidly, Syn. square, Example: hit the ball squarely; the bat met the ball squarely; planted his great bulk square before his enemy |
| squarely | (adv) in a square shape, Syn. square, Example: a squarely cut piece of paper; folded the sheet of paper square |
| squarely | (adv) with firmness and conviction; without compromise; - C.G.Bowers, Syn. foursquare, straightforwardly, Example: he stood foursquare for religious liberty and toleration; dealt straightforwardly with all issues |
