climb

/klˈa‍ɪm/

/ˈkɫaɪm/

[verb] [noun]

to climb

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to go upwards toward the top of a mountain or rock for sport

synonyms : climb up

go up

mount

to increase in terms of amount, value, intensity, etc.

synonyms : go up

rise

go up or advance

synonyms : mount

rise

wax

antonyms : wane

move with difficulty, by grasping

improve one's social status

slope upward

Climb

[NOUN]

an increase in amount, value, intensity, etc.

synonyms : climbing

mounting

the act of climbing something

synonyms : mount

an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

synonyms : acclivity

antonyms : descent

Examples

1. The cat climbed over the fence.

2. They climbed the highest peak in their country last year.

3. The cycling race included a tough hill climb.

4. She climbed the greasy pole to become the CEO.

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