Climb
/klaɪm/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo go up or ascend something, using your hands and feet or other means.
/klaɪm/
To ascend using hands and feet.
She climbed the mountain.
💡 Simply: Climbing is like going up, usually using your hands and feet, like a monkey climbing a tree or a person climbing stairs.
👶 For kids: Going up something using your hands and feet.
More Examples
He climbed the ladder to reach the roof.
How It's Used
"Experienced climbers ascended the treacherous peak."
"The children climbed the tree to reach the ripe apples."
The act of ascending something; a steep or difficult upward slope.
/klaɪm/
An act of climbing; an upward slope.
The climb was exhausting.
💡 Simply: A climb is a journey upwards, like a steep hill or a mountain path you need to climb.
👶 For kids: Going up a hill or mountain.
More Examples
The mountain had a challenging climb.
How It's Used
"The final climb was the most challenging part of the hike."
Idioms & expressions
climb the ladder of success
To achieve higher levels of success in one's career.
"He worked hard and climbed the ladder of success in his company."
From Old English *clīmban, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch klimmen and German klettern.
The word 'climb' has been used in a similar sense for centuries, with records dating back to Old English.
Memory tip
Imagine a monkey CLIMBING a tree.
Word Origin
"to ascend"