Climb Definition
climb
noun
- an upward slope or grade (as in a road); "the car couldn't make it up the rise"
- an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
- the act of climbing something; "it was a difficult climb to the top"
verb
- go upward with gradual or continuous progress; "Did you ever climb up the hill behind your house?"
- move with difficulty, by grasping
- go up or advance; "Sales were climbing after prices were lowered"
- slope upward; "The path climbed all the way to the top of the hill"
- improve one's social status; "This young man knows how to climb the social ladder"
- increase in value or to a higher point; "prices climbed steeply"; "the value of our house rose sharply last year"
"Climb" in song lyrics
See how climb is used in real songs:
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"I reach and climb"
Aceyalone — The Hurt -
"But ain't no length you go or mountain you climb"
Akon — Once in a While -
"both feet on the ladder, and I'm ready to climb"
Anybody Killa — Put My Life on It
Words that rhyme with climb
Usage tips for "climb"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "climb" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for climb to find words that pair well.