Synonyms of square

square 1 of 3

adjective

1

as in rectangular

having four equal sides and four right angles

a square room

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rectangular
• quadrate
• cubic
• blocky
• cubical
• boxy
• squarish
• boxlike
• cuboid
• foursquare
• blockish

2

as in equal

marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias

received a square hearing from the disciplinary panel

Synonyms & Similar Words

• equal
• impartial
• equitable
• objective
• unbiased
• indifferent
• candid
• just
• fair
• disinterested
• dispassionate
• unprejudiced
• straight
• nonpartisan
• evenhanded
• frank
• open
• balanced
• rational
• straightforward
• reasonable
• forthright

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• partial
• partisan
• unjust
• biased
• inequitable
• arbitrary
• deceptive
• dishonest
• colored
• deceitful
• unreasonable
• one-sided
• nonobjective
• prejudiced
• ex parte
• parti pris
• unconscionable
• distorted
• unfriendly
• warped
• unsympathetic
• jaundiced

square

2 of 3

verb

1

as in to correspond

to be in agreement on every point

that explanation squares entirely with the evidence that we've seen

Synonyms & Similar Words

• correspond
• coincide
• conform
• fit
• sort
• consist
• agree
• check
• answer
• rhyme
• go
• harmonize
• chord
• accord
• match
• parallel
• align
• dovetail
• fall in with
• comport
• equal
• tally
• jibe
• cohere
• line up
• register

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• differ (from)
• disagree (with)
• dispute
• contradict
• conflict
• jar
• nullify
• negate
• gainsay
• clash

2

as in to bribe

to influence someone with a bribe

tried to square the police officer into ignoring the illegal operation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bribe
• pay off
• lure
• get at
• buy
• poison
• seduce
• corrupt
• have
• entice
• persuade
• provoke
• tempt
• tamper (with)
• oil the hand of
• lead on
• trap
• spur
• warp
• bait
• taint
• grease the hand of
• prostitute
• defile
• profane
• induce
• flatter
• subvert
• motivate
• allure
• dishonor
• pervert
• fix
• abase
• debauch
• deprave
• demean
• goad
• stimulate
• debase
• snare
• degrade
• beguile

square

3 of 3

noun

1

as in plaza

Related Words

• plaza
• atrium
• place
• forecourt
• terrace
• deck
• quadrangle
• courtyard
• peristyle
• parvis
• yard
• close
• patio
• enclosure
• galleria
• quad
• court
• curtilage

2

as in standpatter

Related Words

• standpatter
• stuffed shirt
• traditionalist
• moderate
• fuddy-duddy
• conformist
• conventionalist
• middle-of-the-roader
• conformer
• follower

Dissimilar Words

• individualist
• bohemian
• free spirit
• heretic
• deviant
• maverick
• loner
• lone wolf
• nonconformist
• iconoclast
• renegade
• enfant terrible
• boho
• nonconformer
• counterculturist
• lone ranger
• freethinker

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of square

Adjective

The tall temples feature square bases and conical towers adorned with intricate stone carvings of gods and mythical animals, with the three largest structures dedicated to Shiva, Brahma, and Vishnu. — Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

The 44,400-square-foot building has three stories along with 177 parking spaces including underground parking, according to a statement. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 1 Oct. 2026

Verb

But then Scheffler holed a 20-foot birdie putt on the 15th hole to square the match. — ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026

The Capricorn Moon squares Mercury in your sign, making family expectations, tradition, or someone else’s opinion feel louder than usual. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026

Noun

The regional government, led by the conservative People's Party, has asked the government delegate to clear the square within 48 hours before taking the matter to court. — Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2026

Highlights include the slate gray glen plaid suit Reubens wore in 2016’s Pee-wee’s Big Holiday, which comes with the white shirt, red bowtie, pocket square, and white loafers that complete the outfit. — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026