climb

US /klaɪm/
UK /klaɪm/
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go or come up a slope, incline, or staircase, especially by using the feet and hands; ascend

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We watched the children climb the tree.
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The path climbs steeply up the hill.
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ascendmountscalego upclamber up
2.

move with effort or difficulty

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He had to climb over the fence to get into the garden.
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The car struggled to climb the icy road.
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strugglescrambletoiltrudge
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increase in amount, extent, or intensity

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Prices continue to climb.
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His popularity began to climb after the election.
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riseincreaseescalatesoargrow
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an act of climbing or ascending

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The mountain climb was challenging but rewarding.
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He made a quick climb to the top of the ladder.
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ascensionriseescalationhike
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climbingclimb downrock climbingtraditional climbingsport climbingfree solo climbing