ladder
Pronunciación: [ˈlædər]
Palabra
Contexto: «physical object»
(noun) a tool used to reach high places. It has two sides and steps that you can climb. If you need to get something from a high shelf, you might use a ladder.
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She used a ladder to reach the top of the tree to hang decorations.
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He didn’t have a ladder, so he couldn’t change the light bulb in the ceiling.
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Do you know how to safely climb a ladder?
Contexto: «social context»
(noun) a way of describing different levels of success or status. Imagine a ladder where each step means a higher position. If someone moves up in their job, they are climbing the ladder of success.
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She climbed the corporate ladder quickly and became the manager.
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He felt stuck at the bottom of the ladder and wanted to improve his situation.
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How does someone climb the ladder in their career?
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