hor

IPA/hˈɔː/
IPA/hˈɔːɹ/

hor — adjective

  • horpositive
  • horrercomparative
  • horrestsuperlative

1. a written short form of 'horizontal', used on forms, diagrams, or in notes to in

1.形容詞B1
釋義

a written short form of 'horizontal', used on forms, diagrams, or in notes to indicate a position or direction that goes from side to side, not up and down.

例句

Write your name in the box marked 'hor' on the form.

used on forms: hor as a label

The diagram shows the hor axis and the vertical axis.

hor + noun: abbreviates horizontal axis

同義詞
  • horizontal

    the full form; use in spoken English and formal writing

反義詞
  • vertical

    the opposite direction; often abbreviated as 'vert'

文法句型

hor + noun

用法筆記

This abbreviation appears mainly in written instructions, technical diagrams, and forms rather than in spoken English. It is often paired with 'vert' (short for vertical).

常見錯誤

Please hor the picture on the wall.
Please align the picture on the wall horizontally.
💡'hor' is an abbreviation, not a verb; use 'horizontal' or 'horizontally' in full sentences.