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climb

/klaɪm/
Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of ascending or mounting something, often using hands or climbing equipment.

    - "He took a deep breath and began to climb the mountain."
    - "The children loved to climb trees in the park."
  • Verb

    Gain a position of greater importance, influence, or success.

    - "After years of hard work, she finally climbed the corporate ladder."
    - "The new employee was eager to climb the ranks."
Pronunciation
  1. /klaɪm/



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Synonyms

scale
Rhymes
Words rhyming with climb
crime , clime , dime , prime , time
Variants
List of all variants of climb that leads to same result
climb , climbable , climbed , climbing , climbs , climb down , climbdown , climbdowns , climbed down , climbing down , climbs down , free climber , free-climb , free-climbed , free-climbing , free-climbs , hill climb , hill climbs , rock climb , rock climbed , rock climber , rock climbing , rock climbs
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

climbed, climbs, climbing, climbs up, climbs down, climbs over

Etymology
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Old English climan, from climbian, from climban, probably from the base of the verb clibanan ‘to cleave, split’.

Trivia
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  1. The highest mountain in the world is Mount Everest, which stands at 29,029 feet (8,848 meters) tall.

  2. The term 'mountain climbing' was first used in 1721 by the English writer William Wood.

  3. The sport of rock climbing was popularized in the late 19th and early 20th centuries by climbers such as Edward Whymper and George Mallory.

Related Concepts
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  1. Mountaineering: The sport or practice of climbing mountains, often requiring specialized equipment and training.

  2. Rock climbing: A form of climbing that involves using ropes, harnesses, and other protective equipment to ascend natural rock formations.

Culture
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Climbing has a rich cultural history, with records of humans climbing for various reasons dating back to ancient civilizations. Climbing is often associated with adventure, exploration, and personal challenge. In literature, climbing is a common metaphor for overcoming obstacles and reaching new heights. In art, climbing is often depicted as a heroic or daring act.

How to Memorize "climb"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine yourself pulling yourself up a rope or climbing a ladder.
    - Visualize the sensation of your hands on a rock face or the feeling of your feet finding purchase on a mountain.
    - Picture yourself reaching the summit and looking out over a beautiful view.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'climb' with the sensation of upward motion or the feeling of achievement.
    - Think of the word 'climb' as synonymous with 'ascend' or 'mount'.
    - Remember that 'climb' is a verb that means to go up or to overcome obstacles.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Cats Climb Trees' to remember the definition of 'climb' as the act of ascending or mounting something.
    - Use the mnemonic 'Climb Every Mountain' to remember the phrase 'climb' as a metaphor for overcoming obstacles and reaching new heights.

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