Definitions
- Describing the direction of an object or material that runs parallel to its longest dimension. - Referring to the orientation of a cut or slice of food that follows the length of the item. - Talking about the arrangement of objects or items in a row or series from end to end.
- Describing the direction of an object or material that runs perpendicular to the ground or horizon. - Referring to the orientation of a cut or slice of food that follows the height of the item. - Talking about the arrangement of objects or items in a column or stack from top to bottom.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe the direction of an object or material.
- 2Both can be used to describe the orientation of a cut or slice of food.
- 3Both can be used to describe the arrangement of objects or items.
- 4Both are adverbs that modify verbs or adjectives.
What is the difference?
- 1Direction: Lengthwise refers to the direction parallel to the longest dimension, while vertically refers to the direction perpendicular to the ground or horizon.
- 2Orientation: Lengthwise describes a cut or slice that follows the length of an item, while vertically describes a cut or slice that follows the height of an item.
- 3Arrangement: Lengthwise describes objects or items arranged in a row or series from end to end, while vertically describes objects or items arranged in a column or stack from top to bottom.
- 4Usage: Lengthwise is more commonly used to describe the direction of an object or material, while vertically is more commonly used to describe the orientation of a cut or slice of food or the arrangement of objects or items.
- 5Connotation: Lengthwise can connote a sense of length or elongation, while vertically can connote a sense of height or depth.
Remember this!
Lengthwise and vertically are both adverbs that describe the direction, orientation, or arrangement of objects or materials. However, lengthwise refers to the direction parallel to the longest dimension, while vertically refers to the direction perpendicular to the ground or horizon. Additionally, lengthwise is more commonly used to describe the direction of an object or material, while vertically is more commonly used to describe the orientation of a cut or slice of food or the arrangement of objects or items.
