Pronunciation: /klaɪm/

Definitions of climb

noun an act of climbing

Example Sentences

A1 She went for a climb up the mountain.

A2 The climb to the top of the hill was steep but rewarding.

B1 Rock climbing is a popular sport for those who enjoy a physical challenge.

B2 The climb to the summit was difficult, but the view was breathtaking.

C1 The climb up the sheer cliff face required advanced climbing skills.

C2 His passion for climbing led him to attempt some of the most challenging peaks in the world.

verb to move upwards using hands and feet

Example Sentences

A1 I climb trees for fun.

A2 She climbed to the top of the mountain with ease.

B1 The hikers climbed the steep trail to reach the summit.

B2 The rock climber is training to climb the highest peaks in the world.

C1 He climbed the corporate ladder quickly due to his hard work and dedication.

C2 The skilled mountaineer climbed the treacherous cliff with precision and skill.

Examples of climb in a Sentence

formal The mountaineers began their climb up the treacherous peak.

informal Let's climb to the top of that hill and take a selfie!

slang I can't wait to climb that sick new route at the climbing gym.

figurative She had to climb her way to the top of the corporate ladder through hard work and determination.

Grammatical Forms of climb

past tense

climbed

plural

climbs

comparative

climber

superlative

climbest

present tense

climb

future tense

will climb

perfect tense

have climbed

continuous tense

is climbing

singular

climber

positive degree

climb

infinitive

to climb

gerund

climbing

participle

climbing

Origin and Evolution of climb

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'climb' originated from the Old English word 'climban' which means 'to ascend'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'climb' has retained its original meaning of ascending, but has also been used metaphorically to describe overcoming obstacles or challenges.