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Laterally vs Vertically - What's the difference?

laterally | vertically |

As adverbs the difference between laterally and vertically

is that laterally is done in a lateral manner while vertically is in a vertical direction or position.

laterally

English

Adverb

(-)
  • Done in a lateral manner.
  • Relating to the direction to the side.

    • vertically

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a vertical direction or position.

    • Synonyms

    * perpendicularly

    Antonyms

    * horizontally

    Derived terms

    * vertically challenged