Word of the Day: 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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He’s climbing up a mountain.
- 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.
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.
Essential English Dictionary
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