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uphill vs climb

climb vs uphill

uphill and climb both are nouns.

uphill is an adjective but climb is not an adjective.

uphill is not a verb while climb is a verb.

uphill is an adverb but climb is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
uphill Yes Yes No Yes
climb Yes No Yes No
As nouns, climb is a hypernym of uphill; that is, climb is a word with a broader meaning than uphill:
  • uphill: the upward slope of a hill
  • climb: an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
Other hypernyms of uphill include acclivity, ascent, raise, rise, upgrade.
uphill (noun) climb (noun)
the upward slope of a hill the act of climbing something
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)
uphill (adjective) climb (adjective)
sloping upward
uphill (verb) climb (verb)
go up or advance
increase in value or to a higher point
improve one's social status
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
move with effort, by grasping
slope upward
uphill (adverb) climb (adverb)
upward on a hill or incline
against difficulties
Difference between uphill and climb

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