ladder
|lad/der|
🇺🇸
/ˈlædər/
🇬🇧
/ˈlædə/
climbing structure
Etymology
'ladder' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'hlæder,' where 'hlæd' meant 'to load or carry.'
'hlæder' changed from Old English word 'hlæder' and eventually became the modern English word 'ladder'.
Initially, it meant 'a device for loading or carrying,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a structure for climbing.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a structure consisting of a series of bars or steps between two upright lengths of wood, metal, or rope, used for climbing up or down something.
He climbed the ladder to reach the top shelf.
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Noun 2
a series of ascending stages by which someone can progress in a career or organization.
She quickly moved up the corporate ladder.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40