climb

word

/ˈkɫaɪm/
klym
/klˈaɪm/
klym

Definition

To move upward using your hands and feet, or to go up something such as stairs, a hill, or a mountain. It can also mean to increase slowly over time, especially for numbers, prices, or temperatures.

Usage & Nuances

Use 'climb' for going upward with effort: 'climb a tree', 'climb the stairs'. For mountains, both 'climb a mountain' and 'climb up a mountain' are common. It also appears with numbers: 'prices climbed'. Don't use it for ordinary vehicle travel upward; say 'go up the hill', not usually 'climb the hill' in a car.

Example Sentences

The boy can climb the tree بسرعة.

basic

We climb the stairs every day.

basic

Temperatures climb in summer.

basic

I had to climb over the fence to get my ball back.

natural

Gas prices keep climbing, and it's getting ridiculous.

natural

By the time we reached the top, I was too tired to climb any farther.

natural