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climbing

Pronunciation: [ˈklaɪmɪŋ]

Word

Learn how to use climbing in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “physical activity”

(verb) to move upwards using your hands and feet. When you climb, you go up a mountain, a tree, or even a ladder. It's like exercising while going higher.

Example

She enjoys climbing the rocks at the park every weekend.

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He didn't feel like climbing the steep hill today.

Example

Have you ever tried climbing a tree?

Context: “physical activity”

(noun) the act of going up something, like a mountain or a wall. Climbing is a fun activity where you rise up to see better views or just to challenge yourself.

Example

Climbing is his favorite adventure sport.

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She wasn't interested in climbing because she was scared of heights.

Example

What do you like most about climbing?

Context: “growth or increase”

(verb) to increase in amount, number, or level. When something is climbing, it means it is getting bigger or going up, like the temperature or a score in a game.

Example

The temperature is climbing as summer approaches.

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The scores in the game were not climbing at all; they stayed the same.

Example

Is the number of participants climbing this year?

How to pronounce climbing

Pronunciation: [ˈklaɪmɪŋ]

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