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lad​der
noun, often attributive
lad·​der
ˈla-dər

Definition

  • a structure for climbing up or down that consists essentially of two long sidepieces joined at intervals by crosspieces on which one may step
  • something that resembles or suggests a ladder in form or use
    especially run sense 11a
  • a series of usually ascending steps or stages scale //climbing up the corporate ladder
Other Words
  • lad​der​like ˈla-dər-ˌlīk adjective
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
graduation hierarchy ordering ranking scale
Examples
  • //He was moving up the corporate ladder.
  • //She worked her way up from the lowest rung on the economic ladder.
  • //She got a ladder in her stocking.
First Known Use
before 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
Middle English, from Old English hlǣder; akin to Old High German leitara ladder, Old English hlinian to lean — more at lean
ladder
noun

Synonyms

lad​der
noun, often attributive
lad·​der
ˈla-dər

Definition

  • a structure for climbing up or down that consists essentially of two long sidepieces joined at intervals by crosspieces on which one may step
  • something that resembles or suggests a ladder in form or use
    especially run sense 11a
  • a series of usually ascending steps or stages scale //climbing up the corporate ladder
Other Words
  • lad​der​like ˈla-dər-ˌlīk adjective
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
graduation hierarchy ordering ranking scale
Examples
  • //He was moving up the corporate ladder.
  • //She worked her way up from the lowest rung on the economic ladder.
  • //She got a ladder in her stocking.
First Known Use
before 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
Middle English, from Old English hlǣder; akin to Old High German leitara ladder, Old English hlinian to lean — more at lean
ladder
noun

Synonyms

lad​der
noun, often attributive
lad·​der
ˈla-dər

Definition

  • a structure for climbing up or down that consists essentially of two long sidepieces joined at intervals by crosspieces on which one may step
  • something that resembles or suggests a ladder in form or use
    especially run sense 11a
  • a series of usually ascending steps or stages scale //climbing up the corporate ladder
Other Words
  • lad​der​like ˈla-dər-ˌlīk adjective
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
graduation hierarchy ordering ranking scale
Examples
  • //He was moving up the corporate ladder.
  • //She worked her way up from the lowest rung on the economic ladder.
  • //She got a ladder in her stocking.
First Known Use
before 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
Middle English, from Old English hlǣder; akin to Old High German leitara ladder, Old English hlinian to lean — more at lean
ladder
noun

Synonyms