# squarely

> English word · Adverb · IPA /ˈskwɛə(ɹ).li/ · frequency rank #23,687

## Definitions
1. In the shape of a square; at right angles.
2. Firmly and solidly.
3. In a direct, straightforward and honest manner.

## Etymology
From square + -ly. First use appears c. 1557 in the writings of Robert Recorde.

## Easily confused with
- **surely** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/squarely-vs-surely)
- **square** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/square-vs-squarely)
- **squared** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/squared-vs-squarely)

## Common misspellings (12)
`qsuarely`, `sqaurely`, `sqquarely`, `squaerly`, `squarelly`, `squarelyy`, `squareyl`, `squarley`, `squarrely`, `squraely`, `ssquarely`, `suqarely`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/squarely