Meaning & Definition of word "Climb"

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    Climb

    /klaɪm/

    noun:

    • 1. the act of climbing; an ascent.
      • Example: The climb to the summit took us several hours.
    • 2. a steep ascent or slope.
      • Example: The trail offers a challenging climb that attracts experienced hikers.

    verb:

    • 1. to go up or ascend, especially by using the feet and hands or by steps.
      • Example: She decided to climb the mountain despite the challenging weather conditions.
    • 2. to rise or move upward in a specified direction.
      • Example: The price of the stock continued to climb after the positive earnings report.
    • 3. to increase in level or amount.
      • Example: The temperature began to climb as the sun rose higher in the sky.

    Etymology

    Old English climban, related to the Dutch klim, which means to climb, and to the German klettern.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    climb the walls:

    to feel extremely anxious or frustrated.

    climb down:

    to retract or withdraw from a statement.

    climb out of one's skin:

    to be extremely anxious or uncomfortable.

    Related Words

    mountain:

    a large natural elevation of the earth's surface.

    escalate:

    to increase or intensify.

    altitude:

    height above a given level, especially sea level.

    Slang Meanings of climb

    Meaning: to increase rapidly or unexpectedly.

    Example Sentence: The stock suddenly started to climb.

    Meaning: to engage in a hustle or climb to achieve status.

    Example Sentence: He's been climbing ever since his promotion.