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ladder Synonyms

Another word for ladder

Choosing another word for ladder depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• 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.

Usage Example

"He leaned the stepladder against the side of the house to clean the gutters."

Strong
stepladder
steps

• noun (Context 2)

A series of ascending stages or ranks representing progress or advancement within an organization or society.

Usage Example

"She worked extremely hard to quickly climb the corporate hierarchy."

Strongest
hierarchy
Strong
pecking order
ranking
scale
pyramid
Weak
chain of command

• noun (Context 3)

A vertical tear or unraveling in the knitted fabric of tights or stockings.

Usage Example

"She was annoyed to discover a run in her new pair of tights right before the interview."

Strongest
run
Strong
snag
rip
tear

• verb (Context 4)

To develop a vertical tear or run in knitted fabric (especially of stockings or tights).

Usage Example

"Her tights laddered when she caught them on the sharp edge of the desk."

Strongest
run
Strong
unravel
snag
rip
tear

• verb (Context 5)

To climb, scale, or provide access to a structure using a ladder.

Usage Example

"The firefighters quickly laddered the building to rescue the trapped occupants on the third floor."

Strong
scale
climb
ascend

Opposites of ladder

The opposite of ladder shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

descend
See all opposites of ladder

• Nearby Words

lactose
lacy
lad
ladder
ladderlike
laddie
laden

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Ladder. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/ladder
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