vertical vs erect

erect vs vertical

vertical is a noun but erect is not a noun.

vertical and erect both are adjectives.

vertical is not a verb while erect is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
vertical	Yes	Yes	No	No
erect	No	Yes	Yes	No

As adjectives, vertical and erect are synonyms defined as:

vertical and erect: upright in position or posture

Other synonyms of vertical include upright.

vertical (noun)	erect (noun)
a vertical structural member as a post or stake
something that is oriented vertically

vertical (adjective)	erect (adjective)
at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line	upright in position or posture
upright in position or posture	of sexual organs; stiff and rigid
relating to or involving all stages of a business from production to distribution
of or relating to different levels in a hierarchy (as levels of social class or income group)

vertical (verb)	erect (verb)
	construct, build, or erect
	cause to rise up

Difference between vertical and erect

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