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• Описывает фигуру с четырьмя равными сторонами и четырьмя прямыми углами; также неформально используется для описания чего-то консервативного, скучного или старомодного.

Describes a shape with four equal sides and four right angles; also used informally to describe something that is conventional, boring, or old-fashioned.

1. ShapeA1formal

   Having four equal sides and four right angles.

   Квадратный

   • The table has a square top.
   • She drew a square box on the paper.
   • The room is perfectly square.

   Синонимыfoursquarequadrate

   Антонимыcircularcurvedround

2. Fair and honestB1informal

   Characterized by fairness, honesty, and straightforwardness.

   Честный и справедливый

   • He gave me a square deal on the car.
   • She is known for being square in all her business dealings.
   • We need a square agreement that benefits both parties.

   Синонимыdecentequitablefairhonesthonorablejustscrupulousstraightforwardtruthfulupright

   Антонимыcorruptcrookeddeceitfuldishonestunfair

3. Old-fashioned or conventionalB2informal

   Used to describe someone who is conservative, conventional, or not trendy.

   Консервативный

   • My parents are so square; they don't understand modern music.
   • He's a bit square for this party scene.
   • Don't be so square; try something new for once.

   Синонимыconservativeconventionalfuddy-duddyold-fashionedpriggishstodgystrait-lacedstuffytraditional

   Антонимыcoolgroovyhipmodswingingtrendy

• Наречие, означающее «прямо» или «честно», часто используется в выражениях вроде «смотреть кому-то прямо в глаза» или «попасть точно в цель». Также может означать «прямолинейно или честно».

An adverb meaning "directly" or "fairly," often used in phrases like "look someone square in the eye" or "hit square on the target." It can also mean "in a straightforward or honest manner."

1. Directly or exactlyB2informal

   In a direct or straightforward manner; exactly.

   Прямо

   • He looked me square in the eye.
   • The ball hit him square on the nose.
   • She stood square in the middle of the room.

   Синонимыbangdeadexactlyplumbpreciselyrightslapsmackstraight

2. Fairly or honestlyB2informal

   In a fair, honest, or straightforward way.

   Честно

   • They dealt square with each other.
   • He always plays square in business.
   • We need to settle this matter square and fair.

   Синонимыcandidlyequitablyfairlyhonestlyhonorablyjustlyopenlyplainlystraightforwardlytruthfully

   Антонимыcrookedlydeceitfullydishonestlyfraudulentlyunfairly

• Существительное, обозначающее геометрическую фигуру с четырьмя равными сторонами и четырьмя прямыми углами, или открытое общественное пространство в городе или посёлке.

A noun referring to a geometric shape with four equal sides and four right angles, or an open public area in a city or town.

1. Geometric shapeA1formal

   A plane figure with four equal straight sides and four right angles.

   Квадрат

   • The children drew a square on the blackboard.
   • A square has four sides of equal length.
   • The window was shaped like a perfect square.

2. A2formal

   An open public area in a town or city, often surrounded by buildings.

   Площадь

   • We met in the town square for the festival.
   • The main square is filled with cafes and shops.
   • Tourists gathered in the square to watch the street performers.

   Синонимыcourtesplanadeforumpiazzaplaceplazaprecinct

3. MathematicsB1formal

   The result of multiplying a number by itself.

   Квадрат

   • The square of 5 is 25.
   • Calculate the square of each number in the list.
   • She learned how to find the square of a number in math class.

4. Old-fashioned personB2informalamerican

   A person who is considered conventional, conservative, or boring.

   Консервативный человек

   • Don't be such a square; come dance with us!
   • He's a bit of a square when it comes to fashion.
   • My parents are total squares; they never want to try new things.

   Синонимыconformistconservativefogeyfuddy-duddystick-in-the-mudstuffed shirttraditionalist

   Антонимыmodnonconformistrebel

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по приданию чему-либо квадратной формы, урегулированию долга или счета, или приведению чего-либо в соответствие или совместимость.

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

1. Make square or straightB1formal

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

   Выравнивать

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

   Синонимыalignevenlevelstraightentrue

2. Multiply by itselfB1formal

   To multiply a number by itself.

   Возвести в квадрат

   • 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.

3. Settle or resolveB2informal

   To make something consistent, balanced, or settled.

   Урегулировать

   • 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.

   Синонимыadjustalignbalancecleareven outharmonizepay offreconcileresolvesettle

   Антонимыconflictcontradictdifferdisputedisturb

4. Adjust or alignB2formal

   To bring something into agreement or harmony with something else.

   Согласовывать

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

   Синонимыalignconformcoordinatefitharmonizematchreconcileregulate

   Антонимыclashconflictdisagreemisalignmismatch

Фразовые вариантыsquare awaysquare offsquare up