Climbed: meaning, definitions and examples

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climbed

[ klaɪmd ]

Verb

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physical movement

Climbed is the past tense of the verb 'climb'. It denotes the action of ascending or going up something, typically using one's feet and hands. This term is commonly used in contexts such as hiking, rock climbing, or going up stairs. One can climb a mountain, a tree, or even social ranks. The action implies effort and determination, often associated with overcoming obstacles.

Synonyms

ascended, hoisted, mounted, scaled.

Examples of usage

She climbed the mountain with great enthusiasm.
They climbed the stairs two at a time.
He had climbed to the top of the tree before noon.
The athlete climbed to new heights in his career.

Translations

Translations of the word "climbed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 escalou

🇮🇳 चढ़ा

🇩🇪 stieg

🇮🇩 memanjat

🇺🇦 піднявся

🇵🇱 wspiął się

🇯🇵 登った

🇫🇷 grimpé

🇪🇸 subió

🇹🇷 tırmandı

🇰🇷 올랐다

🇸🇦 تسلق

🇨🇿 vystoupil

🇸🇰 vystúpil

🇨🇳 爬了

🇸🇮 se je povzpel

🇮🇸 klifraði

🇰🇿 шығып кетті

🇬🇪 აღზრდილი

🇦🇿 dırmaşdı

🇲🇽 subió

Etymology

The word 'climb' originates from Old English 'climban', which means to ascend or go up. This term is related to the Proto-Germanic word '*klimban' and has cognates in various Germanic languages, such as Dutch 'klimmen' and German 'klettern'. Over the centuries, the meaning of 'climb' has remained relatively stable, focusing primarily on the action of moving upward. The evolution of the word reflects both physical endeavors, like climbing mountains and trees, and metaphorical uses, such as climbing the corporate ladder. The transition to 'climbed' as the past tense follows the standard patterns of English verb conjugation, emphasizing actions completed in the past.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,058 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.

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