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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Formula 1 is an exclusive club that thousands of drivers across the motorsport ladder dream of joining.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Testing by The Ladder Association found every extendable telescopic ladder it bought online failed safety checks.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

I incurred a small brokerage cost to build the ladder, but no recurring fees or expenses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Meta styled Muse Spark as “the first step on our scaling ladder and the first product of a ground-up overhaul.”

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The little liar was scaling her pine tree like a ladder.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth