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incline vs climb

climb vs incline

incline and climb both are nouns.

incline and climb both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
incline Yes No Yes No
climb Yes No Yes No
As nouns, climb is a hyponym of incline; that is, climb is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than incline:
  • incline: an elevated geological formation
  • climb: an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
As verbs, climb is a hyponym of incline; that is, climb is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than incline:
  • incline: be at an angle
  • climb: slope upward
Other hyponyms of incline include ascend, stoop, fall, dip.
incline (noun) climb (noun)
an inclined surface connecting two levels the act of climbing something
an elevated geological formation an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
incline (verb) climb (verb)
make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief go up or advance
feel favorably disposed or willing increase in value or to a higher point
be at an angle improve one's social status
lower or bend (the head or upper body), as in a nod or bow go upward with gradual or continuous progress
bend or turn (one's ear) towards a speaker in order to listen well move with effort, by grasping
have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined slope upward
Difference between incline and climb

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