squarely

• ظرف يعني «مباشرةً» أو «بلا مواربة». يُستعمل للدلالة على أن شيئًا يُفعل بطريقة صريحة أو واضحة لا لبس فيها، وغالبًا ما يتضمن معنى القوة الكاملة أو التأثير التام.

An adverb meaning "directly" or "without evasion." It is used to indicate that something is done in a direct, straightforward, or unambiguous manner, often implying full force or impact.

1. Directly and without evasionB2formal

   In a direct, straightforward manner, without avoiding the issue.

   بصراحة ومواجهة

   • She looked him squarely in the eye and told the truth.
   • The politician answered the question squarely, without any hesitation.
   • He faced the problem squarely and dealt with it immediately.

   المرادفاتbluntlycandidlyexplicitlyforthrightlyfranklyopenlyplainlypoint-blankstraightstraightforwardlyunequivocally

   الأضدادevasivelyindirectlyobliquely

2. In a straight direct wayB2formal

   In a straight line or direction; without deviation.

   مُباشَرَةً

   • The ball hit him squarely on the nose.
   • The arrow landed squarely in the center of the target.
   • He placed the box squarely on the table.

   المرادفاتdeadexactlypreciselyrightstraightstraightforwardly

   الأضدادindirectlyobliquely

3. Firmly and solidlyB2formal

   In a firm, solid, or secure manner.

   بثبات وإحكام

   • The house was built squarely on a foundation of rock.
   • He stood squarely on his feet, ready for the challenge.
   • The company is squarely positioned in the market.

   المرادفاتfirmlyresolutelysecurelysolidlysteadilysturdily

4. In a square shapeB2formal

   In a manner that forms a square or right angle.

   بشكل مربع

   • The tiles were laid squarely, forming a perfect grid.
   • He cut the paper squarely to make a neat square.
   • The building was designed squarely, with sharp corners.

   المرادفاتperpendicularly

5. With firmness and convictionC1formal

   In a determined, uncompromising manner.

   بحزم وثبات

   • He stated his opinion squarely, without any compromise.
   • The judge ruled squarely in favor of the plaintiff.
   • She stood squarely for her principles, despite the opposition.

   المرادفاتdeterminedlyemphaticallyfirmlyresolutelystaunchlysteadfastlyunwaveringly

   الأضدادevasivelyshakilyweakly