Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

fairly and squarely

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.14 in modern English

Syllables: fair-ly and square-ly
IPA

36

Scrabble Score

17

Letters

3

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

Example Sentences

"The Tees changed course in 1771 during a raging flood, leaving part of Gainford in Yorkshire - although today the village is fairly and squarely in south Durham."
""We do not want to go on strike. We do not want to inconvenience passengers. And we believe in investing in rail for the future of this country. The blame lies fairly and squarely at the feet of the employers who have forced our hand. It is up to them to come up with a sensible and realistic offer, and up to the government not to hinder this process.""

Phrases

fair and square

Frequently Paired Words

fair and square

Questions

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