Synonyms for

Horizontally

Verb / ˌhɔ:rɪˈzɑ:ntʌli: / / hɔ:rɪˈzɔ:nʌli: / Another word for horizontally — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Horizontally means in a side-to-side direction or parallel to the horizon.

Synonyms & similar words

flat level parallel side-to-side even smooth planar uniform straight consistent coordinated aligned flush symmetrical horizontal plane constant regular levelled leveled

Synonyms by register

Formal

level flat planar

Informal

sideways across

Literary

athwart broadwise

Antonyms

vertically upright perpendicularly straight erect

Common collocations

  • lying horizontally
  • stretched horizontally
  • arranged horizontally
  • cut horizontally
  • placed horizontally
  • oriented horizontally
  • drawn horizontally

Word family

noun horizontal
adjective horizontal

Usage note

This adverb describes something extending from side to side, parallel to the horizon. It is often contrasted with 'vertically'.

Example sentences

  1. The bookshelf was placed horizontally against the wall.
  2. The line on the graph runs horizontally.
  3. The table was set up horizontally.
  4. The stripes on the shirt run horizontally.
  5. The painting was hung horizontally on the wall.

Quotes

  • The earth is flat horizontally.
  • Frosting is the glue that holds a cake together. It is a cake's soul and should be creamy and smooth and rich and thick, not thin and watery. And it should not taste of butter: it should taste of icing. The best frosting, I have discovered, is made by horizontally slicing 250g of unsalted butter and gradually beating in 500g of icing sugar, then adding about 120g of melted chocolate and a tablespoon of milk. Beat it all together with a wooden spoon until it is smooth and light and fluffy.
  • I'm a cancer survivor, but I don't take life too seriously. I'm not sure why, but maybe it's because I'm not a very serious person. I enjoy having fun, and I think that's key - not taking life too seriously. I also think that laughing is therapeutic - it helps me to cope better. When I get stressed, I like to watch comedies or read humorous books. I also enjoy spending time with my friends and family and doing things that make me happy - like going to the beach, listening to music, or just lying down horizontally on my bed and doing nothing.

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