Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
climb
verb
/klaɪm/
Definition
To go upward, to rise or ascend, to move from a lower position to a higher one.
Examples
- She decided to climb the steep hill despite the cold weather.
- He wants to climb the corporate ladder and achieve great success.
- The cat climbed up the tree to chase the bird.
Meaning
Climbing refers to the action of moving upwards, often requiring effort and determination. It can be used literally, like climbing a mountain, or metaphorically, like climbing the career ladder.
Synonyms
- ascend
- rise
- scale
- mount
