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Square

UK /["/skweə(r)/"]/US /["/skwer/"]/

Definition

having four straight equal sides and four angles of 90°

In simple words: A shape with four equal sides and four right angles.

Examples

  • 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

  • be
  • look
  • very
  • absolutely
  • exactly

Synonyms

  • quadrilateral
  • box
  • rectangle
  • parallelogram

Antonyms

  • round
  • circular

Common mistakes

  • 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.