Meaning of Vertical
In simple words: Something that goes straight up and down.
Vertical in a sentence
- The tower was built in a vertical position.
- She drew a vertical line on the paper.
- The cliff had a vertical drop of several hundred feet.
- In mathematics, a vertical angle is opposite another angle.
- The garden has a vertical design with plants on different levels.
How to use Vertical
Used to describe orientation; appropriate in technical, mathematical, and everyday contexts. Avoid in very casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of a tall, straight tree reaching vertically towards the sky.
Related words
Vertical appears in
Vertical in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
عمودي
شيء يذهب بشكل مستقيم لأعلى ولأسفل.
- Bengaliবাংলা
উল্লম্ব
সোজা উপর থেকে নিচে নেমে গেছে এমন কিছু।
- GermanDeutsch
Vertikal
Etwas, das gerade nach oben und unten geht.
- SpanishEspañol
Vertical
Algo que va recto hacia arriba y hacia abajo.
- Persianفارسی
عمودی
چیزی که به طور مستقیم بالا و پایین میرود.
- FrenchFrançais
Vertical
Quelque chose qui va droit de haut en bas.
- Hindiहिन्दी
ऊर्ध्वाधर
कोई चीज़ जो सीधी ऊपर और नीचे जाती है।
- ItalianItaliano
Verticale
Qualcosa che va dritto su e giù.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Vertical
Algo que vai reto para cima e para baixo.
- RussianРусский
Вертикальный
То, что идет прямо вверх и вниз.
- Urduاردو
عمودی
کوئی چیز جو سیدھی اوپر اور نیچے جاتی ہے۔
- Chinese中文
垂直
直上直下的东西。
More words like Vertical
- Standing
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- CorpseB1
The dead body of a human or animal.
- TypicalA2
Representing the usual characteristics of a particular group or situation.
- VaporB1
A gaseous state of a substance that is typically liquid at room temperature.
- TraditionA2
A custom or belief passed down over time within a group.
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Frequently asked questions about Vertical
What does Vertical mean?
Something that goes straight up and down.
What is the definition of Vertical?
Having an upward and downward direction.
How do you use Vertical in a sentence?
The tower was built in a vertical position.
Can you give another example of Vertical?
She drew a vertical line on the paper.
What are synonyms for Vertical?
Common alternatives include upright, perpendicular, raised, standing.
What is the opposite of Vertical?
Opposite meanings include horizontal, flat.
What words go with Vertical?
It commonly pairs with vertical line, vertical axis, vertical growth.
What are common mistakes when using Vertical?
Confusing with 'horizontal', which means side to side. Using it in contexts where direction is not relevant.
How do you pronounce Vertical?
US: //ˈvɜrtɪkəl//, UK: //ˈvɜːtɪkəl//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Vertical?
Used to describe orientation; appropriate in technical, mathematical, and everyday contexts. Avoid in very casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Vertical?
"Vertical" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.

