mounted
6 synonyms and 1 antonym for mounted, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Riding on a horse (or similar animal).
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
fastened
affixed
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adjective
Riding on a horse (or similar animal).
“A mounted guard sat perfectly still on his horse outside the palace gates.”
2. adjective
Fixed or fastened onto a support, frame, or stand.
“The mounted television in the corner showed the match without any sound.”
Opposites
How to use mounted
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
mounted police
mounted display
wall-mounted
Etymology
From "mount" plus "-ed."
Full origin of mounted →Frequently asked questions
What does “mounted” mean?
The word “mounted” means riding on a horse (or similar animal). In plain terms, either on horseback, or fixed onto something to display or hold it.
How do you pronounce “mounted”?
“Mounted” is pronounced MOWN-tihd (/ˈmaʊntɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “mounted” in a sentence?
Here is “mounted” used in a sentence: “Mounted police patrolled the edge of the crowd.”
What part of speech is “mounted”?
“Mounted” is an adjective.
Is “mounted” a common word?
“Mounted” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “mounted” have?
“Mounted” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: riding on a horse (or similar animal).
What is the difference between "mounted" and "installed"?
Both can mean fixed onto a support, but "mounted" stresses attaching something to a wall, frame, or stand so it is held firmly in place, while "installed" is broader and includes setting equipment up ready for use. A TV is mounted on a bracket, whereas software or a boiler is installed.
What is the difference between "mounted" and "riding"?
"Mounted" describes being up on a horse or similar animal, often as a settled state, as in "mounted police," while "riding" emphasizes the ongoing action of controlling and moving on the animal. A mounted soldier is seated on the horse; a riding lesson focuses on the activity.
What are common collocations with "mounted"?
Common collocations include "wall-mounted," "mounted police," "flush-mounted," and "mounted display." Most use the sense of fixing something to a support, while "mounted police" uses the horseback sense.
