Synonyms for

Vertical

Verb / ˈvɜ:tɪkʌl / Another word for vertical — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Vertical means something that is straight up and down or perpendicular to a horizontal line or plane.

Synonyms & similar words

unerect upright erect inclined perpendicular upright perpendicular plumb straight erect standing elevated on-end bolt-upright erectly erectly erectly erectly erectly erectly erectly erectly erectly erectly

Synonyms by register

Formal

perpendicular upright erect

Informal

straight up standing up

Literary

plumb towering

Antonyms

horizontal flat level oblique slanted diagonal

Common collocations

  • vertical line
  • vertical axis
  • vertical drop
  • vertical integration
  • vertical angle
  • vertical leap
  • vertical ascent

Word family

noun vertical
adjective vertical
adverb vertically

Usage note

Often used in contrast to 'horizontal'. Be mindful of context; 'vertical' can imply a direct upward or downward direction.

Example sentences

  1. The skyscraper was so tall it looked vertical.
  2. The bookshelf was leaning to one side, so we had to make it vertical again.
  3. The flagpole was standing vertical in the wind.
  4. The ladder was placed vertically against the wall.
  5. We had to measure the vertical height of the wall for the painting project.

Quotes

  • The vertical lines represent the strings which give unity and the harp its harmonic qualities.
  • The vertical lines on the chart show the times of sunrise and sunset.
  • The vertical lines represent the people who have died.

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