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Vocabulary Entry
vertical
|adjective • noun • adverb
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A
adjective
Relating to or situated at the top or bottom of something; upright.
Example Sentences
"The vertical line in the graph indicates the maximum height."
"She prefers vertical blinds to horizontal ones."
"The mountain has a steep vertical drop."
N
noun
A direction or position that is perpendicular to the horizon; an upright position.
Example Sentences
"The vertical of the building was striking against the skyline."
"In geometry, we study the concept of vertical angles."
"He marked a vertical on the whiteboard to guide his drawing."
A
adverb
In a manner that is upright; perpendicular to the horizontal.
Example Sentences
"The flag was displayed vertically on the pole."
"He arranged the books vertically on the shelf."
"The artist painted the stripes vertically for a taller effect."