adv
Uncommon
vertically
VUR-tih-klee
Vertically (adv) means In an up-and-down direction, at a right angle to the horizon. Example: “Hold the phone vertically to record in portrait mode.”
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In an up-and-down direction, at a right angle to the horizon.
"Hold the phone vertically to record in portrait mode."
How to use vertically
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUp and down, rather than side to side.
Common pairings
stack vertically
aligned vertically
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- Comparative
- more vertically
- Superlative
- most vertically
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What does “vertically” mean?
The word “vertically” means in an up-and-down direction, at a right angle to the horizon. In plain terms, up and down, rather than side to side.
How do you pronounce “vertically”?
“Vertically” is pronounced VUR-tih-klee (/ˈvɝ.tɪ.kəli/ in IPA).
How do you use “vertically” in a sentence?
Here is “vertically” used in a sentence: “Hold the phone vertically to record in portrait mode.”
What part of speech is “vertically”?
“Vertically” is an adverb.
Is “vertically” a common word?
“Vertically” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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