square
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/skwer/
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/skweə(r)/
adjective
A2
A shape with four equal straight sides and four right angles.
The table had a square top.
B2
At a right angle.
The book had rounded, not square, corners.
B1
Used to describe the size of an area.
The garden is 50 meters square.
B1
Having the same length on all four sides.
A square box has equal dimensions.
R
Having a solid or sturdy appearance.
A man of square build.
R
Lined up or aligned with something.
The tables were arranged square with the wall.
R
Even in terms of money or favors.
We're square now that you've paid me back.
R
With the same score or points as the opponent.
The teams were all square at half-time.
R
Fair or honest, especially in dealings.
Are you being square with me?
R
In agreement or consistent with something.
That isn't quite square with what you said yesterday.
R
Old-fashioned or overly serious.
noun
A2
A four-sided shape with equal sides and right angles.
The floor was tiled in squares of grey and white marble.
A2
An open area in a town, often surrounded by buildings.
The hotel is just off the main square.
R
A specific place or location, often named.
They live at 95 Russell Square.
R
The result of multiplying a number by itself.
The square of 7 is 49.
R
A person considered boring or overly serious.
verb
R
To make something straight and angular.
The boat is rounded at the front but squared off at the back.
R
To calculate the square of a number.
Three squared is written 3².
R
To prepare oneself for a challenge or confrontation.
Bruno squared himself to face the waiting journalists.
R
To equalize the score in a game.
His goal squared the game 1–1.
R
To bribe or influence someone.
They must have squared the mayor before they got their plan underway.
adverb
R
Directly or straight on.
He hit me square on the jaw.
translation
A shape with four equal straight sides and four right angles.; At a right angle.; Used to describe the size of an area.; Having the same length on all four sides.; Having a solid or sturdy appearance.; Lined up or aligned with something.; Even in terms of money or favors.; With the same score or points as the opponent.; Fair or honest, especially in dealings.; In agreement or consistent with something.; Old-fashioned or overly serious.
A four-sided shape with equal sides and right angles.; An open area in a town, often surrounded by buildings.; A specific place or location, often named.; The result of multiplying a number by itself.; A person considered boring or overly serious.
To make something straight and angular.; To calculate the square of a number.; To prepare oneself for a challenge or confrontation.; To equalize the score in a game.; To bribe or influence someone.
Directly or straight on.
Word Forms
3rd Present
squares
Past
squared
Perfect
squared
Progressive
squaring
Plural
squares