vertically

[/ˈvɜːrtɪkəli/]
adverb
verticalmente
1. in a direction that is perpendicular to the horizontal plane; up and down
The ladder is positioned vertically against the wall.
A escada está posicionada verticalmente contra a parede.
2. along or in the direction of the vertical axis
The graph shows data plotted vertically on the y-axis.
O gráfico mostra dados plotados verticalmente no eixo y.
3. from top to bottom or bottom to top in a straight line
The building extends vertically into the sky.
O edifício se estende verticalmente para o céu.
In both Brazilian and American English, 'vertically' is primarily used in technical, architectural, and scientific contexts. In Brazil, it's commonly used in construction and engineering fields. The term 'vertically integrated' is widely used in business contexts in both cultures to describe companies that control multiple stages of production.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
uprightperpendicularlyplumbstraight up
Antonyms / Antônimos
horizontallylaterallysideways

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
verticalmente
Standard usage in technical, scientific, and everyday contexts
São Paulo
verticalmente
Common in business and architectural terminology
Portugal
verticalmente
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; standard European Portuguese

Related Words

verticalverticalnessperpendicularhorizontalaxisorientation

Related Idioms & Phrases

vertically integrated
vertically challenged (humorous for short height)
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