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square

 
 
pronunciation:
skweIr
parts of speech:
noun, adjective
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a flat, closed figure with four straight sides of equal length and four equal corners.
Each slice of this cheese has the shape of a square.
 
similar words:
check
definition 2: a public outdoor space surrounded by buildings.
Times Square is a famous place in New York City.
 
similar words:
common
 
part of speech: adjective
inflections: squarer, squarest
definition: formed with four equal sides and four right angles.
I put a square cloth on the table.
derivations: squarish (adj.), squareness (n.)
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