Pronunciation

/skeɪr/

Definitions

Noun

1. Square: A four-sided polygon with equal sides and angles, typically used to describe a geometric shape. Example: “The garden was surrounded by a neat white fence, creating a perfect square.”
2. Mathematics: A number that can be expressed as the product of two equal integers, such as 4, 9, or 16. Example: “The area of a square with side length 5 is 25 square units.”
3. Currency: In some countries, a unit of currency, like dollars or pounds, often represented by the symbol “$” or “£”. Example: “He deposited a sum of $500 in his bank account.”
4. Square footage: The measure of area in square units. Example: “The apartment is 800 square feet.”

Verb

1. To form a square shape or pattern. Example: “The children arranged their toys into a colorful square on the floor.”
2. To make something square, correcting for irregularities. Example: “The carpenter squared the corners of the wood plank.”

Phrases

• “Square off” means to prepare for a confrontation or competition.
• “Square one” refers to the starting point or basic understanding.
• “Square deal” signifies fairness and honesty in a transaction or agreement.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The old building had a large central square where people gathered for events.”
• Verb: “He squared the ledger entries to ensure accuracy.”
• Adjective: “Her hair was neatly styled in a square bob.”

Synonyms

• Rectangle
• Square-shaped
• Quadrilateral
• Right-angled
• Four-sided

Antonyms

• Round
• Oval
• Irregular
• Non-square