All Definitions for Square
Below are all the dictionary definitions of square:
1A polygon with four straight sides of equal length and four right angles
2An equilateral rectangle
3A regular quadrilateral.
4Something characterized by a square, or nearly square, form.
5A cell in a grid.
6A square piece, part, or surface.
7The front of a woman's dress over the bosom, usually worked or embroidered.
8A dessert cut into rectangular pieces, or a piece of such a dessert.
9A certain number of lines, forming a portion of a column, nearly square
10Used chiefly in reckoning the prices of advertisements in newspapers.
11An L- or T-shaped tool used to place objects or draw lines at right angles.
12An open space or park, often in the center of a town, not necessarily square in shape, often containing trees, seating and other features pleasing to the eye.
13A street surrounding a public square or plaza.
14The product of a number or quantity multiplied by itself
15The second power of a number, value, term or expression.
16A pattern to be matched that consists of a subpattern repeated, such as "papa" or "wikiwiki".
17A body of troops drawn up in a square formation.
18A socially conventional or conservative person
19A person who has little or no interest in the latest fads or trends.
20The symbol # on a telephone
21Hash.
22The central area of a cricket field, with one or more pitches of which only one is used at a time.
23A unit of measurement of area, equal to a 10 foot by 10 foot square, i.e. 100 square feet or roughly 9.3 square metres. Used in real estate for the size of a house or its rooms, though progressively being replaced by square metres in metric countries such as Australia.
24A unit used in measuring roof area equivalent to 100 square feet (9.29 m²) of roof area. The materials for roofing jobs are often billed by the square in the United States.
25A mortarboard.
26The relation of harmony, or exact agreement
27Equality
28Level.
29The position of planets distant ninety degrees from each other
30A quadrate.
31The act of squaring, or quarrelling
32A quarrel.
33Cigarette.
34A vat used for fermentation.
35A well-defined torso.
36Shaped like a square (the polygon).
37Forming a right angle (90°).
38Forming right angles in all planes as intended
39Ot racked or leaning.
40Forming right angles with the mast or the keel, and parallel to the horizon
41Said of the yards of a square-rigged vessel when they are so braced.
42Used in the names of units of area formed by multiplying a unit of length by itself.
43Honest
44Straightforward
45Fair.
46Satisfied
47Comfortable with
48Ot experiencing any conflict.
49Even
50Tied
51Socially conventional
52Boring.
53In line with the batsman's popping crease.
54Solid, decent, substantial.
55Having a shape broad for the height, with angular rather than curving outlines.
56Of an internal combustion engine design, in which the diameter of the piston is similar, roughly, approximately, equal to its stroke distance.
57Directly.
58To adjust so as to align with or place at a right angle to something else
59In particular:
60To place at a right angle to the mast or keel.
61To rotate the oars so that they are perpendicular to the water.
62To resolve or reconcile
63To suit or fit.
64To adjust or adapt so as to bring into harmony with something.
65Of a value, term, or expression, to multiply by itself
66To raise to the second power.
67To draw, with a pair of compasses and a straightedge only, a square with the same area as.
68To tile (completely fill) with squares.
69To make a short low pass sideways across the pitch
70To accord or agree exactly
71To be consistent with
72To suit
73To fit.
74To take a boxing attitude
75Often with up or off.
76To form with four sides and four right angles.
77To form with right angles and straight lines, or flat surfaces.
78To compare with, or reduce to, any given measure or standard.
79To hold a quartile position respecting.
80A true measure, standard, or pattern.
81Exact proportion
82Justness of workmanship and conduct
83Regularity
84Rule.
85To take opposing sides
86To quarrel.
87To go to opposite sides
88To take an attitude of offense or defense, or of defiance
89To quarrel.
90A surname.
91Ellipsis of square meal. [(idiomatic) A (nutritionally) complete and satisfying meal, especially one suitable for a person performing physical labour.]
About synonyms for square
Finding the right synonym for square helps writers avoid repetition and add precision to their work. Defined as "A polygon with four straight sides of equal length and four right angles", square has 3 alternatives that can fit different contexts and tones.
Each synonym carries a slightly different shade of meaning. Straight is the most direct replacement in most situations. Lame works well in formal or professional contexts. Foursquare is often preferred when the context calls for a more specific or nuanced expression.
When choosing a synonym, consider the connotation, formality level, and audience. Some alternatives work better in casual conversation while others shine in academic or professional writing. For example, using a more formal synonym in a business email can elevate your tone, while a casual synonym might feel more natural in creative writing or dialogue.
It is also worth noting that not all synonyms are perfectly interchangeable. The context of your sentence, the surrounding words, and the intended emotional impact all play a role in selecting the best alternative. The list above provides the most common and useful replacements for square, but always read your sentence aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally.