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Dictionary definition · squarely

adverb

  1. directly and without evasion; not roundabout"to face a problem squarely"
  2. in a straight direct way"looked him squarely in the eye"
  3. firmly and solidly"hit the ball squarely"
  4. in a square shape"a squarely cut piece of paper"
  5. with firmness and conviction; without compromise"he stood foursquare for religious liberty and toleration"

Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).