climbed
v.v. to move toward the top of something, like a mountain or a ladder. You often use your hands and feet to help you go up.
v. to ascend or scale a height, typically by using the hands and feet. Transitive when taking a direct object like a mountain, or intransitive when describing the general action of upward movement.
The children climbed the tall tree in the garden.
We climbed the steep hill behind the house to watch the sunset over the valley.
After the hikers climbed the final ridge, they were rewarded with a panoramic view of the snow-capped peaks stretching toward the horizon.
The verb is often used with prepositions like 'up', 'down', or 'over' to indicate direction.
He climbed on the ladderHe climbed the ladderWhen using a ladder or stairs, the verb is usually transitive and does not require 'on'.