horizontally
adverb
Simple meaning
Flat and side to side, level with the ground.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
hɔɹɪˈzɑntəli
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Definition
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adverb
In a horizontal direction or position.
“A gallery quite often is added to make use of space vertically as well as horizontally.”
In a horizontal manner (any sense).
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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- “A gallery quite often is added to make use of space vertically as well as horizontally.”adverb
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Parallel to or in the plane of the horizon or a base line.
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A mechanical drawing of an object as if made by a plane cutting through it horizontally.
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- verticallyadverb
- downwardadverb
- upwardsadverb
- upwardadverb
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