Base verb
Phrasal verbs with climb
The verb climb combines with 3 particles to form everyday phrasal verbs. Each particle steers the meaning in its own direction — here they are with clear definitions and examples, so you can see the whole family at once.
3 phrasal verbs · 3 meanings
climb down
1 sense- Descend by gripping or stepping
climb over
1 sense- Cross by climbing the obstacle
climb up
1 sense- Ascend by gripping or stepping
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