climb
Third Person
climbs
Present Participle
climbing
Past Tense
climbed
Past Participle
climbed
1
to go up mountains, cliffs, or high natural places as a sport
- He likes to climb mountains on weekends.
- They climbed the highest peak in their country last year.
- The experienced instructor patiently taught the group how to climb safely.
- Despite the exhaustion, they continued to climb, determined to reach the summit.
- The mountain guide encouraged the team to climb together, emphasizing the importance of teamwork.
2
to increase in terms of amount, value, intensity, etc.
- With successful marketing strategies, the sales of the product began to climb steadily.
- As the economy improved, employment rates started to climb.
- The athlete's training regimen needed to climb to a higher level to stay at the top of their game.
- With the growing demand for online services, internet usage began to climb significantly.
3
to move gradually or continuously upward
- The hiker watched the fog climb the mountainside as the sun began to rise.
- The smoke from the chimney climbed into the air, disappearing into the clouds.
- The kite climbed higher and higher as the wind picked up.
- The sun began to climb higher in the sky as noon approached.
- The mist started to climb the valley as the morning sun warmed the air.
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4
to move upward in terms of societal standing, influence, or recognition
transitive
- Through hard work and dedication, he managed to climb the corporate ladder.
- With his talent and charisma, the actor quickly climbed the ranks in Hollywood.
- The entrepreneur's business acumen allowed her to climb the social hierarchy.
- As a mentor, he dedicated his time to helping young professionals climb the ladder in their respective fields.
5
(of a terrain or path) to slope upwards with an incline
- The mountain road started to climb steeply, offering breathtaking views of the valleys below.
- The winding highway began to climb through the hills.
- The runners approached the part of the track where it would climb steadily.
- The mountainous railway line began to climb as the train ascended the steep grades.
- As the cyclists pedaled uphill, the road continued to climb, making the race demanding and challenging.
6
to move upward on something, often using feet and hands for support
transitive
- They climbed the ropes during the outdoor adventure.
- She had to climb a ladder to reach the roof.
- He climbs the stairs every morning to stay fit.
- The children love to climb trees in the park.
- He climbed the ladder quickly to fix the lights.
7
to move in an upward or downward motion, often with effort or difficulty
- The child climbed down from the swing.
- He climbed over the gate to reach the garden.
- The crew climbed aboard the ship before it set sail.
- He climbed out of the tent and started the fire.
- They climbed into the car after the game.