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Squarely

SKWEH-rlee

/ˈskwɛrliː/

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Syllable breakdown

squarely

Dictionary meaning

With firmness and conviction.

Examples

  • Hit the ball squarely.
  • A squarely cut piece of paper.

Synonyms: foursquare, straightforwardly

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