mound
4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for mound, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A raised pile or hill of earth, often built up rather than natural.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use mound
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old English mund ("protection, boundary"), from Proto-Germanic *mundō ("hand"); not related to "mount" despite the similar spelling.
Full origin of mound →Frequently asked questions
What does “mound” mean?
The word “mound” means a raised pile or hill of earth, often built up rather than natural. In plain terms, a raised pile of earth or other material, or the raised spot a baseball pitcher stands on.
How do you pronounce “mound”?
“Mound” is pronounced mownd (/maʊnd/ in IPA).
How do you use “mound” in a sentence?
Here is “mound” used in a sentence: “Archaeologists uncovered an ancient burial mound.”
What is another word for “mound”?
Words with a similar meaning to “mound” include pile.
What part of speech is “mound”?
Depending on how it is used, “mound” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “mound” come from?
The word “mound” comes from Old English. From Old English mund ("protection, boundary"), from Proto-Germanic *mundō ("hand"); not related to "mount" despite the similar spelling.
Is “mound” a common word?
“Mound” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “mound” have?
“Mound” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a raised pile or hill of earth, often built up rather than natural.
What is the difference between a mound and a hill?
A mound is a raised pile of earth, often built up deliberately rather than occurring naturally, whereas a hill is generally a natural landform. Mounds are frequently human-made, such as burial mounds or garden features, while hills form through natural geological processes.
What does "mound" mean in baseball?
In baseball, the mound is the raised area where the pitcher stands to throw the ball toward home plate. Its elevation gives the pitcher a mechanical advantage in delivering pitches.
Can mound be used as a verb?
Yes, mound can be used as a verb meaning to pile something into a raised heap, as in "mound the soil around the plant." This verb use is common in gardening and construction contexts.