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squarely vs square

square vs squarely

squarely is not a noun while square is a noun.

squarely is not an adjective while square is an adjective.

squarely is not a verb while square is a verb.

squarely and square both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
squarely No No No Yes
square Yes Yes Yes Yes
As adverbs, squarely and square are synonyms defined as:
  • squarely and square: firmly and solidly
As adverbs, squarely and square are synonyms defined as:
  • squarely and square: in a square shape
As adverbs, squarely and square are synonyms defined as:
  • squarely and square: in a straight direct way
squarely (noun) square (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
squarely (adjective) square (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
squarely (verb) square (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
squarely (adverb) square (adverb)
with firmness and conviction; without compromise in a straight direct way
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 squarely and square

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