Definition of Climb
Climb
climb
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to ascend or go up something like a staircase, a slope, or an incline, typically using one's feet;
e.g. We started to climb the hill to reach the house at the top.
(verb)
broadly, to go in an upward direction, for example to rise, to grow up a surface, or to slope in an upward direction;
e.g. The elevator started to climb to the tenth floor. I saw the road climb up the slope.
(verb)
to increase in value/amount or position, to grow in power or scale;
e.g. The prices of fresh produce have started to climb due to the shortages. We watched the song climb the charts until it was number 1.
(noun)
the action of ascending or going up an incline or slope, or an incline/slope to be ascended;
e.g. We were out of breath after a climb up the steep slope. The mountain is a tough climb that shouldn't be approached by beginners.
(noun)
broadly, an increase in the rank/position, value, or power of something or someone;
e.g. The book documents the ruler's climb to power.
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Quotes
"There are two ways to get to the top of an oak tree. One way is to sit on an acorn and wait; the other way is to climb it." -- Kemmons Wilson
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