vertical
The word “vertical” has 3 syllables: ver-ti-cal
It's pronounced as /ˈvɜːr.tɪ.kəl/
What is synonym and antonym for vertical?
In the thesaurus, “vertical” has 23 synonyms and 14 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for vertical along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for vertical
- bolt upright
- cocked
- elevated
- erect
- freestanding
- lifted
- on end
- perpendicular
- plumb
- raised
- semierect
- sheer
- stand-alone
- stand-up
- standing
- steep
- straight-up
- up-and-down
- upended
- upraised
- upright
- upstanding
- upward
Antonyms for vertical
Meanings of vertical
- noun
- A vertex or zenith.
- A vertical geometrical figure; a perpendicular.
- An individual slat in a set of vertical blinds.
- A vertical component of a structure.
- A vertical market.
- adjective
- Standing, pointing, or moving straight up or down; along the direction of a plumb line; perpendicular to something horizontal.
- In a two-dimensional Cartesian co-ordinate system, describing the axis y oriented normal (perpendicular, at right angles) to the horizontal axis x.
- In a three-dimensional co-ordinate system, describing the axis z oriented normal (perpendicular, orthogonal) to the basic plane xy.
- Of or pertaining to vertical markets.
- (wine tasting) Involving different vintages of the same wine type from the same winery.
- Of an interval: having the two notes sound simultaneously.
Example Sentences
- The vertical lines on the graph represent the growth rate each year.
- He installed a vertical garden on the wall of his apartment.
- The climber faced a steep vertical cliff with no clear path.
- Please adjust the vertical alignment of the text in the document.
- The skyscraper's vertical design made it stand out among the older buildings.
On this page you'll find 37 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to vertical, such as: bolt upright, cocked, diagonal, elevated, erect, flat, freestanding.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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