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climb

climb

100 1.6
An act of moving up, for example on a hill or to a higher job
  • noun
  • /klaɪm/
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  • We enjoyed a steep climb to the summit, which took hours but offered stunning views.
  • a steady climb
  • a slow climb
  • an upward climb

I like the climb, you know, I like that.

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Examples

Synonyms

rising
vsclimb
41 3.4

An upward movement to a higher position

is the deliberate act of moving higher rather than any broad change
ascent
vsclimb
26 4.2

To move upward, either by climbing or by reaching a higher position

is the general process of moving to a higher position, not a single act
ascension
vsclimb
18 7.5

A movement upwards to a higher position, for example climbing or getting a promotion at work

is neutral everyday action rather than formal or ceremonial upward movement
climbing
vsclimb
4 2.0

Rising to a higher level, for example a mountain or the temperature

is the base form used across grammatical contexts instead of the -ing form
scaling
vsclimb
1 3.9

Climbing up a wall or cliff

is general upward movement without stressing technique or tools
mount
vsclimb
1 4.8

A climb up a hill or mountain

is the broad act of going higher in many situations, not only terrain

Antonyms

89 3.7

A movement down from a higher place to a lower place or a slope that goes down

Idioms

To move up in a company by getting promotions and more responsibility

To improve social position by getting more money, education, or important friends

To stop acting like you are better than other people

1 8.1

To feel very restless and anxious because of boredom or frustration

9.8

To tell someone to go away and stop annoying you

Compounds

1 5.2

A very difficult task that you must overcome

7.4

An act of saying you were wrong or changing your view

A quick rise in amount or level

How Difficult

ascent
26 4.2
climb
100 1.6
step
77 1.0

Surface Forms

climb singular
climbs plural

Etymology

Climb as a noun comes from the old verb climban, which meant 'to go up', so a 'climb' is the action or process of going to a higher place. This is why a 'climb' can mean both a physical climb and a rise in status or progress.