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mount

/maʊnt/
Meanings
  • Noun

    A natural elevation of the land, typically having a distinctive shape or prominence.

    - "The mountain looms large in the background."
    - "They climbed the mountain to reach the summit."
    - "The mountain goat is well adapted to steep, rocky terrain."
  • Noun

    A structure or device used to support or raise something.

    - "The statue was mounted on a pedestal."
    - "The horse was mounted and ready to ride."
    - "The picture was mounted on the wall."
Pronunciation
  1. /maʊnt/



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  2. /maʊnt/



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Antonyms

demount , dismount , unmount
Synonyms

coitize , go to bed with , sleep with
Rhymes
Words rhyming with mount
haunt , pount , mountaint , scant , taunt
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. mount (Verb) : To ride or travel on the back of an animal

  2. mount (Verb) : To install or place something

Variants
List of all variants of mount that leads to same result
mount , mounts , mountable , mounted , mounter , mounters , mounting , Mount Desert Island , Mount Hope Bay , Mount Pleasant , Mount Prospect , Mount Rainier National Park , Mount Revelstoke National Park , Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

mounts, mounting, mounted, mountable

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'munt' meaning 'fortified place'. Later developed the meaning of 'elevated land'.

Trivia
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  1. Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.

  2. The tallest mountain in the United States is Denali (formerly known as Mount McKinley).

  3. The term 'mountain' comes from the Old English word 'munt', meaning 'fortified place'.

  4. The highest mountain peak in the world, Mount Everest, is located in Nepal and Tibet.

  5. The highest mountain in Europe is Mont Blanc, located in the Alps.

Related Concepts
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  1. summit: The highest point of a mountain or hill.

  2. peak: The pointed top of a mountain or hill.

  3. mountain range: A series of mountains or hills in a connected chain.

Culture
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Mountains have been a source of inspiration and significance in various cultures throughout history. They have been depicted in art, literature, and music, and have played a role in religious and spiritual practices. Mountains have also been a symbol of power, strength, and challenge.

How to Memorize "mount"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a tall, steep mountain with a snowy peak.
    - Visualize a horse being mounted by a rider.
    - Imagine a pedestal with a statue mounted on top.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'mountain' with the image of a tall, steep landform.
    - Associate the word 'mount' with the image of a rider on a horse.
    - Associate the word 'mounted' with the image of a picture or object on a wall.

  3. mnemonics

    - M-Mountain, M-Mighty, M-Majestic.
    - M-Mount, M-Move, M-Mountain, M-Mount up.
    - M-Mounted, M-Memorized, M-Mountain, M-Mastered.

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