square

/skwˈe‍ə/

/ˈskwɛɹ/

[noun] [adjective] [verb] [adverb]

Square

[NOUN]

a shape with four equal straight sides and four right angles (90°)

synonyms : foursquare

an open area in a city or town where two or more streets meet

synonyms : public square

an open piece of land in a city or town that is four-sided and is usually surrounded by buildings

the second exponent of any given number produced when multiplied by itself

synonyms : second power

a hand tool consisting of two straight arms at right angles; used to construct or test right angles

any artifact having a shape similar to a plane geometric figure with four equal sides and four right angles

a formal and conservative person with old-fashioned views

synonyms : square toes

someone who doesn't understand what is going on

synonyms : lame

something approximating the shape of a square

square

[ADJECTIVE]

having four even sides and four right angles, forming a shape resembling a regular square

antonyms : round

characterized by honesty and fairness

synonyms : straight

antonyms : crooked

rigidly conventional or old-fashioned

synonyms : straight

without evasion or compromise

synonyms : square(a)

straight

straightforward

leaving no balance

providing abundant nourishment

synonyms : hearty

satisfying

solid

substantial

matching, agreeing, or compatible with something

(of participants or teams in a game or competition) having even scores

to square

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

make square

synonyms : square up

raise to the second power

position so as to be square

cause to match, as of ideas or acts

turn the oar, while rowing

synonyms : feather

turn the paddle; in canoeing

synonyms : feather

pay someone and settle a debt

be compatible with

square

[ADVERB]

in a straight direct way

synonyms : squarely

firmly and solidly

synonyms : squarely

in a square shape

synonyms : squarely

Examples

1. The supermarket is across the square.

2. The tablecloth on the dining table had a beautiful square pattern.

3. They decorate the town square for holidays and special occasions.

4. The area of the square is equal to the length of one side squared.

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