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Mount (noun) means a hill or mountain, especially used before a proper name. Example: “They set off early to climb Mount Kilimanjaro.”
noun
1
A hill or mountain, especially used before a proper name.
"They set off early to climb Mount Kilimanjaro."
"The village sits at the foot of a small mount."
"Mount Fuji looks beautiful from the train window."
2
An animal, especially a horse, that a person rides.
"The jockey praised his mount after the race."
"She saddled her mount and rode out at dawn."
"The old camel was a patient mount for tourists crossing the dunes."
3
A backing, frame, or fixture that something is attached to or displayed on.
"The photograph was set in a cardboard mount before framing."
"The camera has a tripod mount on its base."
"He bought a steel mount so the speaker could be fixed beside the window."
verb
1
To climb onto or get up on something, especially a horse or bicycle.
"She mounted her bike and pedaled off."
"He mounted the stairs two at a time."
"The rider waited until the pony stood still before she tried to mount."
2
To attach or fix something onto a support, backing, or wall.
"They mounted the television on the wall above the fireplace."
"The specimen was mounted on a glass slide."
"We need to mount this shelf securely before we put the heavy books on it."
3
To organize and launch something, such as a campaign, attack, or production.
"The charity mounted a nationwide fundraising campaign."
"Troops mounted a surprise assault at dawn."
"The drama club plans to mount a new production of the play next spring."
4
To increase steadily in amount or intensity.
"Pressure mounted on the government to act."
"Her frustration mounted as the delay wore on."
"As the exam got closer, the students' anxiety began to mount."
How to use mount
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo climb up onto something, to fix something in place, to launch an effort, or to steadily build up — plus, as a noun, a hill or a riding animal.
Common mistake
Not related to "mound," despite the similar sound and meaning overlap — they come from completely different roots.
Common pairings
mount a campaign
mount an attack
mount a horse
pressure mounts
mount a display
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Word forms
- Plural
- mounts
- Third person singular
- mounts
- Past tense
- mounted
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They set off early to climb _____ Kilimanjaro.
Etymology
From Old English munt, borrowed from Latin mons ("mountain, hill") — the same root gives us "eminent" and "mount" as in Mount Everest.
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What does “mount” mean?
The word “mount” means a hill or mountain, especially used before a proper name. In plain terms, to climb up onto something, to fix something in place, to launch an effort, or to steadily build up — plus, as a noun, a hill or a riding animal.
How do you pronounce “mount”?
“Mount” is pronounced mownt (/maʊnt/ in IPA).
How do you use “mount” in a sentence?
Here is “mount” used in a sentence: “They set off early to climb Mount Kilimanjaro.”
What is another word for “mount”?
Words with a similar meaning to “mount” include go to bed with and sleep with.
What is the opposite of “mount”?
The opposite of “mount” — its antonyms — are dismount, demount and unmount.
What part of speech is “mount”?
Depending on how it is used, “mount” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “mount” come from?
The word “mount” comes from Latin. From Old English munt, borrowed from Latin mons ("mountain, hill") — the same root gives us "eminent" and "mount" as in Mount Everest.
Is “mount” a common word?
“Mount” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between mount and mountain?
They refer to the same kind of landform, but usage differs. "Mount" is used directly before a name, as in Mount Everest or Mount Fuji, and is often shortened to "Mt." "Mountain" is the everyday general noun and usually follows the name or stands alone, as in "the mountain."
When do you use 'Mount' before a name?
Use "Mount" as a title attached to the proper name of a specific peak — Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Sinai, Mount Rushmore. It is capitalised as part of the name and frequently abbreviated to "Mt." You would not use it for an unnamed hill, where "mountain" or "hill" fits better.
What is an example of mount?
Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, is a well-known example, along with Mount Fuji in Japan and Mount Sinai in the Bible. In each case "Mount" sits before the name to mark a specific, named summit rather than describing a hill in general terms.
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