Synonyms of ladder

ladder

noun

ˈla-dər 

as in hierarchy

a scheme of rank or order

their team placed third on the tournament ladder

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hierarchy
• ranking
• scale
• series
• graduation
• sequence
• level
• ordering
• array
• distribution
• degree
• status
• position
• disposal
• standing
• food chain
• situation
• footing
• place
• setup
• arrangement
• rung
• station
• pecking order
• echelon
• spot
• disposition
• reaches

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ladder

While the video showcases the robot’s apparent ladder-climbing capability, Figure has not disclosed technical details about the underlying system, and the demonstration has not been independently verified. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026

Green outlasted Lash Legend, Jade Cargill, Charlotte Flair, Tiffany Stratton and a beatdown from Michin and B-Fab to climb the ladder and capture the Interim WWE Women’s Championship. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Similarly, the winner of the women’s ladder match will go on to face WWE Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley, who’s currently injured, for the title down the road. — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026