climb

verb
UK: /klaɪm/
US: /klaɪm/

  1. To go up something using your hands and feet.

    1. I can climb that tree very easily. [ ] [ ]
    2. The hikers had to climb a steep path to reach the summit. [ ] [ ]

  2. To ascend or move upwards, often with effort.

    1. The plane will climb to 30,000 feet. [ ] [ ]
    2. Shares in the company climbed sharply after the new product launch. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

ascend scale mount
climb noun

  1. An act of climbing something.

    1. That was a very hard climb. [ ] [ ]
    2. The climb to the top of the mountain was challenging but rewarding. [ ] [ ]

  2. A place that is suitable for climbing.

    1. That hill is a very popular climb. [ ] [ ]
    2. The rock face offers a difficult climb for experienced climbers. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "climb" in English means: To go up something using your hands and feet., To ascend or move upwards, often with effort..

The phonetic transcription of "climb" is /klaɪm/ in British English and /klaɪm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "climb": ascend, scale, mount.

Example usage of "climb": "I can climb that tree very easily.". More examples on the page.