vertical — meaning in English

English meaning

• down adverb From a higher place to a lower one.
• sheer adjective Thin enough to see through.
• standing adj Remaining in effect on an ongoing basis.
• upright adj Standing straight up, vertical.
• vertical adj Standing straight up, at a right angle to the ground or to a horizontal line.

Senses

vertical is used for these senses in English:

• down (crosswords, in relation to a numbered clued word) In a downwards direction; vertically.
• sheer Very steep; almost vertical or perpendicular.
• standing Erect, not cut down.
• upright Vertical; erect.
• vertical Standing, pointing, or moving straight up or down; parallel to the local direction of gravity; along the direction of a plumb line; perpendicular to something horizontal.

down — full definition

1. adverb From a higher place to a lower one.
2. preposition Along or through, moving in a particular direction.
3. adjective Feeling sad or low in spirits.
4. adjective Not functioning; out of service, especially of a computer system.
5. verb To swallow or finish, especially a drink, quickly.

sheer — full definition

1. adjective Thin enough to see through.
2. adjective Complete or absolute, used for emphasis.
3. adjective Very steep, almost straight up and down.

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