squarely

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
20
Words With Friends
21
Letters
8
Pronunciation
/ˈskwɛə(ɹ).li/(UK)
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/ˈskwɛə(ɹ).li/(UK) · /ˈskwɛɹ.li/(US)

Definition of squarely

3 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

adv

  1. In the shape of a square; at right angles.
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adv

  1. In the shape of a square; at right angles.
  2. (also, figuratively)Firmly and solidly.
    ““I stand squarely behind my decision,” he said, adding that he would not “shrink from my share of responsibility for where we are today.””
    “Conoco on Monday announced a $9.7 billion all-stock takeover of Concho Resources (CXO), a fracker squarely focused on the Permian Basin, the massive West Texas oilfield at the heart of the shale revolution.”
  3. (figuratively)In a direct, straightforward and honest manner.
    “But Republicans placed the blame squarely on Mr. Biden.”

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Etymology

From square + -ly. First use appears c. 1557 in the writings of Robert Recorde.

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