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square Antonyms

Opposite of square

Because the opposite of square shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A plane figure with four equal straight sides and four right angles.

Usage Example

"The children carefully cut out a perfect circle from the red construction paper."

Strong
circle

• noun (Context 2)

The product of a number multiplied by itself.

Usage Example

"In mathematics, the square root of four is sixteen."

Strongest
square root

• verb (Context 3)

To make something square or rectangular in shape; to give a square profile to.

Usage Example

"The carpenter carefully squared the edges of the wooden frame before assembling the cabinet."

Strongest
round
Strong
round off

• verb (Context 4)

To settle or pay off a debt or account.

Usage Example

"She squared her tab with the bartender before leaving the establishment."

Strong
incur
run up
default

Similar words to square

Words similar to square shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

plaza
settle
pay off
clear
piazza
settle up
square away
discharge
See all synonyms of square

• Nearby Words

squalor
squander
squanderer
square
squarely
squareness
squarish

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Square. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/square
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