Synonyms for

Horizontal

Verb / ˌhɔ:rʌˈzɑ:ntʌl / Another word for horizontal — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Horizontal means parallel to the horizon, or level with the ground.

Synonyms & similar words

vertical level flat even parallel plane smooth uniform regular straight horizontalized recumbent supine prostrate prone planar flush flattened leveled aligned extended

Synonyms by register

Formal

level flat planar

Informal

sideways across

Literary

level broad

Antonyms

vertical upright perpendicular erect plumb standing

Common collocations

  • horizontal line
  • horizontal plane
  • horizontal axis
  • horizontal movement
  • horizontal position
  • horizontal bar
  • horizontal stripes

Word family

noun horizon
adverb horizontally

Usage note

Horizontal describes something parallel to the ground or the horizon. It is often contrasted with vertical.

Example sentences

  1. The bookshelf was not horizontal, so the books kept falling off.
  2. The teacher drew a horizontal line on the board to show the students what it meant.
  3. The picture frame needed to be adjusted to make it horizontal.
  4. The cat was lying in a horizontal position on the couch.
  5. The table needed to be leveled to make it horizontal.

Quotes

  • 'The horizon is an imaginary line that recedes as you approach it.' - Unknown
  • 'If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.' - Unknown
  • 'The horizontal always takes precedence over the vertical.' - Le Corbusier

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