Word CLIMB: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

climb

🇺🇸 [klaɪm]

Meanings

To move upwards or ascend, typically using hands and feet, or to increase in height or intensity. Climbing can refer to physical movement or metaphorical advancement such as achieving success or progress.

Examples

• She decided to climb the mountain to enjoy the view from the top.
• The stock market climbed steadily last year.
• They spent the afternoon climbing trees in the forest.

Synonyms

ascend • scale • rise

Antonyms

descend • fall • decline