vertical vs straight

straight vs vertical

vertical and straight both are nouns.

vertical and straight both are adjectives.

vertical is not an adverb while straight is an adverb.

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

vertical (noun)	straight (noun)
a vertical structural member as a post or stake	a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse
something that is oriented vertically	a poker hand with 5 consecutive cards (regardless of suit)
	a person having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex

vertical (adjective)	straight (adjective)
at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line	having no deviations
upright in position or posture	no longer coiled
relating to or involving all stages of a business from production to distribution	(of hair) having no waves or curls
of or relating to different levels in a hierarchy (as levels of social class or income group)	characterized by honesty and fairness
	free from curves or angles
	in keeping with the facts
	successive (without a break)
	rigidly conventional or old-fashioned
	following a correct or logical method
	without evasion or compromise
	erect in posture
	not homosexual
	neatly arranged; not disorderly
	(of an alcoholic drink) without water
	accurately fitted; level

vertical (adverb)	straight (adverb)
	in a straight line; in a direct course
	in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly
	without deviation

Difference between vertical and straight

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