climb To climb something is to go up or down or to move forward. In the examples below, "climb" is used as a verb. |  |
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- The only way to reach those coconuts is to climb the tree.
| | - She has to be very careful when she climbs up or down the stairs.
| | - He has climbed up the corporate ladder and become very successful.
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This word can also be used as a noun: - The climb up the mountain took a few days.
- After a rough climb through some turbulence, the airplane entered an area of the atmosphere that was calm.
- Her climb up the ranks of the organization has been quite remarkable.
Note: The "b" at the end of "climb" is silent. Click here to learn more words. October 3, 2013 |