ladder
Translation
ladder, steps
Examples
He used a ladder to paint the ceiling.
He used a ladder to paint the ceiling.
She is climbing the career ladder.
She is climbing the career ladder.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) ladder a portable piece of equipment for climbing He climbed up the ladder.
((the)) career/property ladder a series of stages to progress She is on the property ladder now.
Similar Words
Synonyms: steps, scale
Etymology
From Old English 'hlǣder', related to the verb 'to lean'.
Memory Tips
Imagine climbing up the letters L-A-D-D-E-R to reach something high. It's a tool for elevation, both literally and figuratively (career ladder).