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horizontally

/ˌhɔːr.əˈzɑːn.t̬əl.i/
hor · i · zon · tal · ly
Adjective:horizontal
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• adverb

1

In a position or direction that is parallel to the plane of the horizon; flat or level from side to side rather than up and down.

Example

"Slice the cake horizontally into three even layers before spreading the frosting."

2

At the same hierarchical level within an organization, market, or social structure, rather than across different ranks or stages.

Example

"The conglomerate expanded horizontally by acquiring several competing retail chains."

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• Rhymes for horizontally

• Nearby Words

horde
horizon
horizontal
horizontally
hormonal
hormonally
hormone

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-17th century from the adjective 'horizontal' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', ultimately tracing back to the Ancient Greek 'horízōn' (bounding circle), from 'horízein' (to bound or limit).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Horizontally. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/horizontally
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