Meaning & use
vertically
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in an up-and-down direction; at a right angle to the horizon.
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The company grew vertically by acquiring its suppliers and distributors.
Hang the poster vertically so the text reads top to bottom.
A note on using this word
In business, 'vertically integrated' describes a company that controls multiple stages of production, from raw materials to retail.
Words with a similar meaning
uprightperpendicularly
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Words with an opposite meaning
horizontally
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