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squarely

intermediateB2

/ˈskwɛrli/ · square-ly

in a straightforward or direct manner.

Meanings

adverbformal

in a straightforward or direct manner.

ایک سیدھے اور براہ راست طریقے سے۔

سیدھے

seedhay

Synonyms

directlystraightforwardlyexplicitlyبراہ راستسیدھاصاف صاف

Antonyms

indirectlyvaguelyambiguouslyغیر براہ راستمبہمفراخ

Common Collocations

  • address a problem squarely
  • state squarely
  • face squarely

Example Sentences

The politician addressed the issue squarely during the debate.

سیاستدان نے بحث کے دوران اس مسئلے کو سیدھے طور پر بیان کیا۔

Siyasatdan ne behas ke dauran is maslay ko seedhay tor par bayan kiya.

She squarely rejected the proposal without any hesitation.

اس نے بغیر کسی ہچکچاہٹ کے اس تجویز کو سیدھے طور پر مسترد کر دیا۔

Us ne baghair kisi hichkichahat ke is tajweez ko seedhay tor par mustard kar diya.

He looked squarely into her eyes and told her the truth.

اس نے اس کی آنکھوں میں سیدھے دیکھ کر اسے سچ بتایا۔

Us ne us ki aankhon mein seedhay dekh kar use sach bataya.

Easily Confused With

fairly:While 'fairly' denotes a moderate degree, 'squarely' implies a definite and straightforward manner.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a square as something that isn’t ambiguous – it's clear and direct.

Imagine drawing a square on a piece of paper, making it clear and straightforward.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "squaren" — to make square

First known use: 14th century

The adverb 'squarely' derives from the adjective 'square,' which has its roots in Old English. Its use as an adverb to denote directly or precisely has evolved over the centuries.