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Definition of climbed - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
movementRare having ascended a heightRare
- The climbed mountain was a challenging feat.
- The climbed peak offered a breathtaking view.
- The climbed ladder was old and rickety.
Origin of climbed
Old English, climban (to ascend)
Terms with climbed included in their meaning
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adventure
route or path to be climbed
climbing
able to be climbed or ascended
physical ascent
capable of being climbed or ascended
climbable
capable of being ascended or climbed
rough ascent
climbed with difficulty by using hands and feet
physical objects
not able to be climbed or ascended
mountain
not climbed by anyone yet
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- French:gravi, ...
- German:bestiegen, ...
- Italian:scalato, ...
- Spanish:escalado, ...
- Portuguese:escalado, ...
- Chinese:爬上的, ...
- Japanese:登った, ...
- Arabic:مُتَسَلَّق, ...
- Hebrew:מְטַפֵּס, ...
- Russian:взобравшийся, ...
- Ukrainian:піднятий, ...
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Definition of climb - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
physical actiontr./intr. go up or ascend especially by using the hands and feettr./intr.
- She had to climb the steep hill to reach the top.
2.
moneyintr. increase in value or amountintr.
- The stock prices climbed steadily this year.
3.
social statusintr. rise to a higher social positionintr.
- He climbed the corporate ladder quickly.
4.
effortful ascenttr./intr. ascend with difficulty or efforttr./intr.
- They climbed the steep hill with great effort.
5.
sportsintr. practise the sport of climbingintr.
- He loves to climb in the Rockies.
6.
plantintr. grow upwards by clinging to somethingintr.
- The ivy climbed the garden wall.
Noun
1.
geographyUK upward slope or inclineUK
- The road has a steep climb ahead.
2.
adventureroute or path to be climbed
- The mountain has a famous climb for hikers.
Images of climb
upward slope or incline 
route or path to be climbed
Expressions with climb
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get onto a vehicle, boat, or similar thing
We watched the children climb aboard the school bus.
move from a higher to a lower place
She decided to climb down the ladder.
get up on the back of something
She decided to climb on the horse.
task or challenge that is difficult and requires a lot of effort
Completing the project on time was an uphill climb for the team.
move up a physical ladder
He climbed the ladder to reach the roof.
gain higher positions in a company
He aims to climb the corporate ladder quickly by taking on challenging projects.
face many difficult challenges or obstacles ahead
We still have mountains to climb before we finish this project.
improve one's social position
He married into a wealthy family to climb the social ladder.
gain authority or control through effort
She managed to climb to power within the organization.
overcome all obstacles to achieve a goal
She was determined to climb every mountain to reach her dreams.
join a popular activity or trend
Many companies climb on the bandwagon of social media marketing.
move up in a hierarchy
He managed to climb the ranks in the military quickly.
act frantically due to stress
He was climbing the walls waiting for the test results.
difficult challenge or obstacle to overcome
Completing the project on time was a mountain to climb.
strive to achieve a high position
She worked hard to climb the greasy pole in the company.
move upward by using hands and feet
She had to climb up the steep hill to reach the top.
act of climbing a hill, especially on foot or bicycle
The hill climb was challenging but offered stunning views at the top.
to ascend a rock face using hands and feet
They decided to rock climb at the national park this weekend.
quick rise in number or level
The rapid climb in prices surprised everyone.
challenging upward path or slope that rises at a sharp angle
The final mile of the trail is a steep climb.
move up in a ranking system
The team aims to climb the rankings by winning more matches.
very difficult upward path or journey
That was a stiff climb to the top of the hill.
face a difficult task or challenge requiring effort
They have a mountain to climb before finishing the project.
leave or stop bothering someone rudely
When he kept asking, she told him to go climb a tree.
Origin of climb
Old English, climban (to ascend)
Examples of climb in a sentence
He watched the squirrel climb the tall tree. Rent climbed sharply after the renovation. Fuel costs have climbed again this month. She climbed to prominence in the art world. They climbed the social ranks through philanthropy. He climbed the corporate ladder with determination.
The cat climbed the tree to escape the dog. She plans to climb every weekend. They climb together as a bonding activity. The vine climbed the trellis with ease. Morning glories climbed the fence, adding color to the garden. The climb to the summit was challenging for the hikers. Cyclists often train on this long climb. The climb was challenging but rewarding for the adventurers. He prepared for the climb by training for months.
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- French:grimper, montée, ...
- German:klettern, Anstieg, ...
- Italian:salire, salita, ...
- Spanish:trepar, subida, ...
- Portuguese:escalar, subida, ...
- Chinese:爬上, 坡度, ...
- Japanese:登る, 上り坂, ...
- Arabic:تَسَلَّقَ, صُعُود, ...
- Hebrew:לְטַפֵּס, מִדְרוֹן, ...
- Russian:карабкаться, подъём, ...
- Ukrainian:лазити, підйом, ...
- Hindi:चढ़ना, चढ़ाई, ...
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