Squarely

Synonyms of squarely

• firmly
• directly
• straight
• square
• head-on

Antonyms of squarely

• indirectly
• sideways
• diagonally
• obliquely

Collocations of squarely

squarely in the middle

Frequency: 70 %

The target was squarely in the middle of the map.

squarely on target

Frequency: 60 %

His arrow landed squarely on target.

squarely in focus

Frequency: 50 %

The photograph was taken squarely in focus.

squarely on time

Frequency: 45 %

The train arrived squarely on time.

squarely in place

Frequency: 40 %

The puzzle piece fit squarely in place.

Idiomatic Expressions for squarely

• Phrase: Squarely on someone's shoulders
  Meaning: To place blame or responsibility directly on someone
  Usage: The failure of the project fell squarely on his shoulders.