squared

Describes something that has been made square in shape, or in mathematics, a number multiplied by itself.

• 🇵🇹Descreve algo que foi tornado quadrado em forma, ou em matemática, um número multiplicado por ele mesmo.

1. Shaped like a square A2 formal

   Having a shape that is square or nearly square.

   • The table has a squared top.
   • She drew a squared pattern on the paper.
   • The building has a squared facade.

   🇵🇹Quadrado

   Sinônimos: foursquarequadratesquaresquarish

2. Mathematical operation B1 formal

   Multiplied by itself; raised to the power of two.

   • The squared value of 4 is 16.
   • He calculated the squared area of the room.
   • The formula requires the squared distance.

   🇵🇹Elevado ao quadrado

3. Resolved or settled B2 informal

   Having been dealt with or resolved, often in a fair or balanced way.

   • We are squared on the payment now.
   • Everything is squared away for the trip.
   • He squared the matter with his boss.

   🇵🇹Resolvido

   Sinônimos: concludedfixedhandledreconciledresolvedsettledsorted

• more squared comparative form
• most squared superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of making something square in shape, settling a debt or account, or making something consistent or compatible.

• 🇵🇹Verbo usado para dar forma quadrada a algo, quitar uma dívida ou conta, ou colocar algo em conformidade ou compatibilidade.

1. Make square or straight B1 formal

   To make something have straight edges, right angles, or a square shape.

   • He squared the corners of the wooden board.
   • The carpenter squared the frame before nailing it.
   • She squared the paper by folding it neatly.

   🇵🇹Alinhar

   Sinônimos: alignevenlevelstraightentrue

2. Multiply by itself B1 formal

   To multiply a number by itself.

   • To find the area, you need to square the length of the side.
   • She squared 5 and got 25.
   • The teacher asked the students to square the number 7.

   🇵🇹Elevar ao quadrado

3. Settle or resolve B2 informal

   To make something consistent, balanced, or settled.

   • We need to square our accounts before the end of the month.
   • He squared the debt with his friend.
   • They squared their differences and moved on.

   🇵🇹Resolver

   Sinônimos: adjustalignbalancecleareven outharmonizepay offreconcileresolvesettle

   Antônimos: conflictcontradictdifferdisputedisturb

4. Adjust or align B2 formal

   To bring something into agreement or harmony with something else.

   • Her story doesn't square with the facts.
   • We need to square our plans with the budget.
   • His actions square with his principles.

   🇵🇹Ajustar

   Sinônimos: alignconformcoordinatefitharmonizematchreconcileregulate

   Antônimos: clashconflictdisagreemisalignmismatch

• squared past participle
• squared past simple
• squaring present participle
• squares third person singular

Variantes phrasal: square awaysquare offsquare up