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square vs squarely

squarely vs square

square is a noun but squarely is not a noun.

square is an adjective but squarely is not an adjective.

square is a verb but squarely is not a verb.

square and squarely both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
square Yes Yes Yes Yes
squarely No No No Yes
As adverbs, square and squarely are synonyms defined as:
  • square and squarely: in a straight direct way
As adverbs, square and squarely are synonyms defined as:
  • square and squarely: firmly and solidly
As adverbs, square and squarely are synonyms defined as:
  • square and squarely: in a square shape
square (noun) squarely (noun)
a hand tool consisting of two straight arms at right angles; used to construct or test right angles
any artifact having a shape similar to a plane geometric figure with four equal sides and four right angles
an open area at the meeting of two or more streets
a formal and conservative person with old-fashioned views
someone who doesn't understand what is going on
the product of two equal terms
(geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon
something approximating the shape of a square
square (adjective) squarely (adjective)
having four equal sides and four right angles or forming a right angle
characterized by honesty and fairness
rigidly conventional or old-fashioned
without evasion or compromise
leaving no balance
providing abundant nourishment
square (verb) squarely (verb)
make square
raise to the second power
turn the oar, while rowing
turn the paddle; in canoeing
position so as to be square
pay someone and settle a debt
be compatible with
cause to match, as of ideas or acts
square (adverb) squarely (adverb)
in a straight direct way with firmness and conviction; without compromise
firmly and solidly firmly and solidly
in a square shape in a square shape
directly and without evasion; not roundabout
in a straight direct way
Difference between square and squarely

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