Cool MateMeaning of Square
having four straight equal sides and four angles of 90°
In simple words: A shape with four equal sides and four right angles.
Square in a sentence
- The table has a square shape, making it easy to fit into the dining room.
- He drew a square on the paper to help with his math homework.
- The children played in the square outside the library.
- Let's meet at the town square for the festival this weekend.
How to use Square
Used frequently in geometry and everyday contexts. It's appropriate in formal math discussions but also in casual conversations about shapes. Avoid using it metaphorically (e.g., referring to someone as 'square' meaning old-fashioned) unless in a clear context.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Imagine a perfect pizza cut into four equal slices, just like a square.
Related words
Collocations with Square
Synonyms for Square
- quadrilateral
- box
- rectangle
- parallelogram
Opposites of Square
- round
- circular
Common mistakes with Square
- Confused with 'rectangle' - a rectangle can be square, but not all rectangles are squares.
- Mispronounced as 'squaer' instead of 'sk-wair'.
- Used inappropriately by saying 'squares' when referring to one shape.
Square appears in
Square in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مربع
شكل له أربع أضلاع متساوية وأربع زوايا قائمة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বর্গক্ষেত্র
চারটি সমান বাহু এবং চারটি সমকোণযুক্ত একটি আকৃতি।
- GermanDeutsch
Quadrat
Eine Form mit vier gleich langen Seiten und vier rechten Winkeln.
- SpanishEspañol
Cuadrado
Una figura con cuatro lados iguales y cuatro ángulos rectos.
- Persianفارسی
مربع
شکلی با چهار ضلع مساوی و چهار زاویه قائمه.
- FrenchFrançais
Carré
Une forme avec quatre côtés égaux et quatre angles droits.
- Hindiहिन्दी
चौकोर, वर्ग
एक आकार जिसकी चार बराबर भुजाएँ और चार समकोण होते हैं।
- ItalianItaliano
Quadrato
Una forma con quattro lati uguali e quattro angoli retti.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Quadrado
Uma forma com quatro lados iguais e quatro ângulos retos.
- RussianРусский
Квадрат
Фигура с четырьмя равными сторонами и четырьмя прямыми углами.
- Urduاردو
مربع
ایک ایسی شکل جس کے چاروں سائیڈ برابر ہوں اور چاروں زاویے 90 ڈگری کے ہوں۔
- Chinese中文
正方形
一种有四条相等边和四个直角的形状。
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Frequently asked questions about Square
What does Square mean?
A shape with four equal sides and four right angles.
What is the definition of Square?
having four straight equal sides and four angles of 90°
How do you use Square in a sentence?
The table has a square shape, making it easy to fit into the dining room.
Can you give another example of Square?
He drew a square on the paper to help with his math homework.
What are synonyms for Square?
Common alternatives include quadrilateral, box, rectangle, parallelogram.
What is the opposite of Square?
Opposite meanings include round, circular.
What words go with Square?
It commonly pairs with be, look, very, absolutely, exactly.
What are common mistakes when using Square?
Confused with 'rectangle' - a rectangle can be square, but not all rectangles are squares. Mispronounced as 'squaer' instead of 'sk-wair'. Used inappropriately by saying 'squares' when referring to one shape.
How do you pronounce Square?
US: /["/skwer/"]/, UK: /["/skweə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Square?
Used frequently in geometry and everyday contexts. It's appropriate in formal math discussions but also in casual conversations about shapes. Avoid using it metaphorically (e.g., referring to someone as 'square' meaning old-fashioned) unless in a clear context.
What CEFR level is Square?
"Square" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.