climb

/klaimb/

Definitions

1. verb

to ascend or rise upwards, typically by lifting the body with the hands or feet

“She climbed the mountain to reach the summit.”

2. verb

to rise or increase gradually, especially in amount or degree

“The prices of stocks began to climb again.”

3. noun

the act of ascending or rising upwards, typically by lifting the body with the hands or feet

“The climb to the top of the ladder was difficult.”

4. noun

a steep or difficult upward journey, especially in the mountains

“The climb to the summit took several hours.”

Synonyms

  • ascend
  • ascendence
  • ascent
  • go up
  • rise

Antonyms

  • descend
  • fall