The cat climbed higher to escape.

Meaning: The cat moved to a greater height to get away from the dog.

Choice of Words: Climbed is the past tense of the verb climb, which means to move up or down a vertical surface using your hands and feet. Higher is a comparative adjective that means to a greater height or degree. Escape is a verb that means to get away from danger or confinement.

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