erect

erect is an Adverb

Definition:

[1] Upright, or having a vertical position; not inverted; not leaning or bent; not prone; as, to stand erect. Two of far nobler shape, erect and tall. Milton. Among the Greek colonies and churches of Asia, Philadelphia is still erect -- a column of ruins. Gibbon.

[2] Directed upward; raised; uplifted. His piercing eyes, erect, appear to view Superior worlds, and look all nature through. Pope.

[3] Bold; confident; free from depression; undismayed. But who is he, by years Bowed, but erect in heart Keble.

[4] Watchful; alert. Vigilant and erect attention of mind. Hooker.

[5] Standing upright, with reference to the earth`s surface, or to the surface to which it is attached.

[6] Elevated, as the tips of wings, heads of serpents, etc.