squarely

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:
2) ADV: ADV with v If something such as blame or responsibility lies squarely with someone, they are definitely the person responsible.

The president put the blame squarely on his opponent...

Responsibility for success or failure lies squarely with the Nigerians.

3) ADV: ADV with v If you face something squarely, you face it directly, without trying to avoid it.

The management committee have faced the situation squarely...

We have to drop our pretences and look squarely at schooling as it really is.


English dictionary. 2008.

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  • 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 — 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 [ˈskweəli US ˈskwer ] adv 1.) directly and firmly ▪ He turned and faced her squarely. ▪ She hit him squarely on the nose. 2.) completely and with no doubt ▪ The blame lies squarely on the shoulders of the police. 3.) straight on… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • 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

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