CEFR B2

vertical

adjective

Meaning

Extending straight up or up and down; perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line.

Examples

The painting was hung vertically on the wall.
The mountain climber scaled the vertical rock face.

Synonyms: upright, perpendicular, plumb, erect

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vertical (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈvɜːrtɪkl/

Definition

Extending straight up or up and down; perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line.

Examples

The painting was hung vertically on the wall.
The mountain climber scaled the vertical rock face.
Draw a vertical line from the top corner of the square.

How to Use vertical

vertical to (prepositional phrase): Perpendicular to a specific line or surface. — "The wall is vertical to the floor."
vertical alignment (collocation): The arrangement of items in a straight line up and down. — "Adjust the vertical alignment of the text in the document."

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