Meaning of the word squarely in English

What does squarely mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

squarely

US /ˈskwer/
UK /ˈskweə.li/

Adverb

1.

directly and firmly; without deviation

Example:
He hit the nail squarely on the head.
The ball landed squarely in the middle of the court.
2.

in a straightforward or honest manner

Example:
He looked at me squarely and told me the truth.
We need to address this issue squarely.