Synonyms for

Vertically

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

Definition

Vertically means in an up-and-down direction, or in a manner that is perpendicular to the horizon.

Synonyms & similar words

upright perpendicular erect plumb straight standing erectly uprightly

Synonyms by register

Formal

upright erect perpendicularly plumb

Informal

straight up up and down

Literary

aloft skyward

Antonyms

horizontally sideways across obliquely diagonally transversely

Common collocations

  • vertically aligned
  • vertically integrated
  • vertically stacked
  • vertically challenged
  • vertically oriented
  • vertically launched
  • vertically transmitted

Word family

noun vertical
adjective vertical
adverb vertically

Usage note

Often used in technical, architectural, or scientific contexts. 'Vertically challenged' is a euphemism for short.

Example sentences

  1. The flagpole was planted vertically in the ground.
  2. She stacked the books vertically on the shelf.
  3. The building's walls were painted vertically.
  4. The roller coaster goes up and down vertically.
  5. The plant grew vertically towards the sunlight.

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