squarely

UK /ˈskwɛə(ɹ).li/ US /ˈskwɛɹ.li/

adv 3

Definitions

adv

In the shape of a square; at right angles.

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.

In a direct, straightforward and honest manner.

But Republicans placed the blame squarely on Mr. Biden.

Collocations

ADJ.

behind, focused

VERB + SQUARELY

aimed, blame, face, hit, landed, placed, stand

SQUARELY + NOUN

biden, decision, mr, rima's, skura

PREP.

in, on, within

Thesaurus

Synonyms

adverb — with firmness and conviction

foursquare
straightforwardly

adverb — firmly and solidly

square

adverb — in a square shape

square

adverb — directly and without evasion

forthrightly
forthright

adverb — in a straight direct way

square

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

“I stand squarely behind my decision,” he said, adding that he would not “shrink from my share of responsibility for where we are today.”

Wiktionary

But Republicans placed the blame squarely on Mr. Biden.

Wiktionary

That does not mean we should ignore sources of tension. Indeed, it suggests the opposite: we must face these tensions squarely.

Tatoeba · #377068

A book fell from the shelf and landed squarely on its face.

Tatoeba · #963931

Tom threw a pillow at Mary and the pillow hit her squarely in the face.

Tatoeba · #3370321

Usage Notes

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In some senses, squarely is marked as figuratively. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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