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.”

adv

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 notes

In plain EnglishUp and down, rather than side to side.

Common pairings

stack vertically aligned vertically

Word forms

more vertically comparative, most vertically superlative

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Rhymes for vertically

ally bally sally Wally dally rally tally pally really locally usually equally

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Frequently asked questions

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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