horizontally

• Adverb, das bedeutet „in waagerechter Richtung oder Lage“, also parallel zum Horizont oder von einer Seite zur anderen. Es beschreibt eine Ausrichtung, Bewegung oder Anordnung, die eben und flach ist, im Gegensatz zur vertikalen Richtung.

An adverb meaning "in a horizontal direction or position," i.e., parallel to the horizon or from side to side. It is used to describe orientation, movement, or alignment that is level and flat, as opposed to vertical.

1. B1formal

   In a direction parallel to the horizon; from side to side, not up and down.

   Horizontal

   • The lines on the paper run horizontally across the page.
   • The shelf was mounted horizontally on the wall.
   • The plane flew horizontally for several miles before descending.

   Synonymeflatsideways

   Antonymevertically

2. Level or flat positionB1formal

   In a position that is level or flat, not tilted or vertical.

   Horizontal

   • Place the board horizontally on the table.
   • The patient was lying horizontally on the bed.
   • The image should be displayed horizontally on the screen.

   Synonymeflatlevel

   Antonymevertically