ladder

[lad-er] / ˈlæd ər /

NOUN

scale

Synonyms

STRONGEST

extent proportion range rate ratio scope system

STRONG

calibration computation degrees gamut gradation hierarchy order progression ranking reach register rule sequence series spectrum spread steps way

WEAK

pecking order

Antonyms

STRONGEST

part whole

STRONG

disorder disorganization

Example Sentences

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This doesn’t mean that all Americans are climbing the ladder.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Follow your own gut by putting your money in a secure vehicle like a Treasury or CD ladder.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

Suryavanshi found his rhythm at every step up the ladder.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

There is also an exemption for landlords that help tenants to eventually get onto the property ladder.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

I ask Nadia as she’s climbing up the ladder.

From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins