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climb

climb

Meaning of climb

move upward

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British English/ˈklaɪm/
American English/ˈklaɪm/
climb
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climb with German translation

climb usage examples

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

Children like to climb the large boulders near the stream.

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

We had to climb a short ladder to reach the cave entrance.

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climb belongs to the topic "Outdoor Recreation". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

climbklettern
showerDusche
elevatorAufzug
towelHandtuch
TVFernseher
viewAussicht
breakfastFrühstück

climb synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between climb / rise / ascend / scale / clamber / scramble

🇬🇧English

to move upward; often intransitive and used for things like the sun or prices, somewhat more formal

B1Often

The sun rises at six this morning.

A
🇬🇧English
ascend

a more formal or literary word for to go up or climb; common in written contexts

B2Rarely

They began to ascend the steep path.

🇬🇧English

to climb a steep or vertical surface (wall, cliff); often implies skill or difficulty

B1Rarely

He scaled the rock face without ropes.

C
🇬🇧English
clamber

to climb awkwardly or with difficulty, using both hands and feet; emphasizes effort

B2Rarely

She clambered over the fallen tree.

S
🇬🇧English
scramble

to move quickly or awkwardly over rough ground, often using hands for balance; used in hiking/climbing contexts

B1Rarely

We had to scramble up the rocky slope.

🇬🇧English

to get on top of something (horse, bicycle) or to begin/ascend; can be formal when meaning to go up

B1Rarely

He mounted the stairs slowly after the long flight.

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How to pronounce climb and what this word means

climb means climb. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce climb

/ˈklaɪm/

climb translation

climb

climb examples

Children like to climb the large boulders near the stream.

climb transcription

/ˈklaɪm/, /ˈklaɪm/

Questions about this word

climb meaning: what does it mean?

move upward

climb pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

climb is pronounced as /ˈklaɪm/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

climb definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Children like to climb the large boulders near the stream. Translation: Детям нравится взбираться на большие валуны у ручья.

Is climb part of Outdoor Recreation vocabulary?

Yes, climb can be learned in the Outdoor Recreation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is climb part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, climb can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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