adjective
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mounted
MOWN-tihd
Mounted (adjective) means riding on a horse (or similar animal). Example: “A mounted guard sat perfectly still on his horse outside the palace gates.”
adjective
1
Riding on a horse (or similar animal).
"A mounted guard sat perfectly still on his horse outside the palace gates."
"Mounted police patrolled the edge of the crowd."
"A mounted knight led the parade."
2
Fixed or fastened onto a support, frame, or stand.
"The mounted television in the corner showed the match without any sound."
"The trophy fish was mounted on the wall above the fireplace."
"A mounted camera recorded the whole street."
How to use mounted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither on horseback, or fixed onto something to display or hold it.
Common pairings
mounted police
mounted display
wall-mounted
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Etymology
From "mount" plus "-ed."
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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.
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