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Vertical

Key Stage 2

Meaning

A vertical line is a line which is at right angles with the horizon.

About Vertical

A person is vertical when they are standing up.
The y-axis on a graph is the vertical axis.
Vertical is at a right angle to horizontal.

Key Stage 3

Meaning

A vertical line is a line which is at right angles with the horizon.

About Horizontal

The y-axis on a graph is the vertical axis.
Vertical is at a right angle to horizontal.

Key Stage 4

Meaning

A horizontal line is a line that is perpendicular with the horizon.

About Horizontal

The y-axis on a graph is the vertical axis.
Vertical is at a right angle to horizontal.