The verb to climb · Conjugation
Past Simple of climb
The answer: climbed
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A finished action at a definite time in the past.
Quick answer
The Past Simple of the verb to climb is climbed.
Example: He climbed Mount Everest.
Full conjugation in the Past Simple
| Pronoun | Form |
|---|---|
| I | climbed |
| You | climbed |
| He / She / It | climbed |
| We | climbed |
| You (pl.) | climbed |
| They | climbed |
Common mistakes to avoid
1. Saying the b in climb ❌
Climb is /klaɪm/: the b is silent. It is the same in many words that end in -mb (comb, thumb, lamb).
2. Climbing or hiking?
Climbing = going up rocks or mountains, often with ropes. Hiking = a long walk in nature.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the past tense of climb?+
The Past Simple of climb is climbed (regular).
Is the b in climb silent?+
Yes! Climb is /klaɪm/: the b is silent, like in comb, bomb, tomb and thumb.
Is it climbing or hiking?+
Climbing = going up rocks or walls, often with ropes. Hiking = walking a long way in nature, on flat land or up hills.
Is it climb up or climb down?+
Climb up = to go up. Climb down = to go down. Choose the word for the direction.
What does climb the career ladder mean?+
Climb the career ladder = to get better jobs, step by step. It is a figurative idiom.
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