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vertically

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈvɜːrtɪkəli/ · UK /ˈvɜːtɪkəli/

vertically means: Straight up or down, or in an upright position.

adverb

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Straight up or down, or in an upright position.

  • Hold the stick vertically.
  • The rocket rose vertically into the sky.
  • The shelves can be adjusted vertically.

Opposites: horizontally

Common phrases: rise vertically, hang vertically

Questions about vertically

What does vertically mean?

Straight up or down, or in an upright position.

What is vertically in other languages?

Türkçe: dikey olarak · Español: verticalmente · Français: verticalement · Deutsch: senkrecht · Italiano: verticalmente · 日本語: 垂直に

How do you pronounce vertically?

In American English /ˈvɜːrtɪkəli/; in British English /ˈvɜːtɪkəli/.

How do you use vertically in a sentence?

Hold the stick vertically. The rocket rose vertically into the sky.

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