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Draw a vertical line.
What does Vertical mean?
Vertical means up-and-down.
Dictionary definition
Vertical means straight up and down, or positioned from top to bottom.
Example sentences
Vertical in a sentence
medium
The graph used the vertical axis to show height.
hard
A vertical arrangement can help readers see information from top to bottom.
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Practice 1
What does vertical mean?
Vertical means vertical means up-and-down.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to vertical?
Upright is close in meaning to vertical in this entry.
Practice 3
Which word is a useful contrast for vertical?
Horizontal is a useful contrast for vertical.
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Vertical
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vur · tih · kul · strongest beat: vur
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WordVertical.
Partadjective.
MeaningVertical means up-and-down.
ExampleExample: Draw a vertical line.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- vur · tih · kul
- Strongest beat
- vur
- Ending
- kul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on vur.
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Synonyms
Words like Vertical
uprightUse when something stands straight up.
up-and-downA simple phrase for vertical.
Antonyms
Opposite words
horizontalUse when something runs side to side.
flatUse when something lies level.
Synonym practice
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Word family
Vertical word family
Base word
vertical
adverb
vertically
In an up-and-down direction.
noun
verticality
The quality of being vertical.
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Student support
Understand Vertical
Hint for students
Vertical means up and down, not side to side. It is useful for lines, axes, walls, and positions.
Common mix-up
Do not confuse vertical with horizontal. Vertical goes up and down; horizontal goes left and right.
Try it in class or at home
Write one sentence that shows vertical without using the word vertical. Then underline the clue words that show an up-and-down direction or position. Example: The line went from the bottom of the page to the top. Clue words: bottom of the page, top Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show an up-and-down position?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The graph used the vertical axis to show height." Why does vertical fit better than horizontal?
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