ladder
Pronunciation: [ˈlædər]
Word
Context: "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.
Example
She used a ladder to reach the top of the tree to hang decorations.
Example
He didn’t have a ladder, so he couldn’t change the light bulb in the ceiling.
Example
Do you know how to safely climb a ladder?
Context: "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.
Example
She climbed the corporate ladder quickly and became the manager.
Example
He felt stuck at the bottom of the ladder and wanted to improve his situation.
Example
How does someone climb the ladder in their career?
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