ladder Synonyms
Another word for ladder
• noun (Context 1)
A piece of equipment consisting of two parallel side pieces joined by a series of horizontal rungs, used for climbing up or down.
"He leaned the stepladder against the side of the house to clean the gutters."
• noun (Context 2)
A series of ascending stages or ranks representing progress or advancement within an organization or society.
"She worked extremely hard to quickly climb the corporate hierarchy."
• noun (Context 3)
A vertical tear or unraveling in the knitted fabric of tights or stockings.
"She was annoyed to discover a run in her new pair of tights right before the interview."
• verb (Context 4)
To develop a vertical tear or run in knitted fabric (especially of stockings or tights).
"Her tights laddered when she caught them on the sharp edge of the desk."
• verb (Context 5)
To climb, scale, or provide access to a structure using a ladder.
"The firefighters quickly laddered the building to rescue the trapped occupants on the third floor."
Opposites of ladder
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of ladder varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: