English

climb

klaɪm
Meaning: to go up, or to go towards the top of something
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base climb
3rd person singular present climbs
Present participle climbing
Past climbed
Will future will climb
Going-to future going to climb
Imperative negative don't climb / do not climb

Example sentences

We climbed to the top of the hill to see the sunset.
We climbed to the top of the hill to see the sunset.
We climbed to the top of the mountain.
We climbed to the top of the mountain.
The children like to climb the tall tree in the garden.
The children like to climb the tall tree in the garden.
Climbing this mountain is a huge challenge.
Climbing this mountain is a huge challenge.
He attempted to climb the mountain without any oxygen.
He attempted to climb the mountain without any oxygen.

Usage Notes

Used for physical movement upwards using feet and often hands, or for prices and values increasing.

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