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Definition & Meaning of "vertically"in English

vertically
01

at a right angle to a horizontal line or surface 

vertically definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Examples
She stacked the books vertically on the shelf to save space. 
02

in a way that spans or connects different levels of a system or hierarchy 

Examples
The company is organized vertically, with each department reporting up the chain. 
2.1

from parent to offspring, especially in the transmission of traits or diseases 

Examples
The virus can be passed vertically from mother to child. 
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