mountain

Meanings

• noun

  A large natural elevation of the earth's surface, typically conical, covered with vegetation or snow, and often having a peak.

  - "The mountain loomed large in the distance."
  - "Several hikers were making their way up the mountain."
  - "The mountain range stretches for miles."

• verb

  To carry a heavy load on one's back, especially while climbing a mountain.

  - "We had to mountain our backpacks before starting the hike."
  - "I couldn't mountain my backpack any longer, I needed a break."
  - "Have you ever tried mountain a backpack that's too heavy?"

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmaʊntɪn/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈmaʊntn̩/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mountain
mound,ound , plough , vow , tow

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Variants

List of all variants of mountain that leads to same result
mountain , mountains , mountain ash , mountain ashes , mountain bicycle , mountain bicycles , mountain bicycling , mountain bicyclist , mountain bike , mountain biker , mountain bikes , mountain bluebird , mountain bluebirds , mountain coati , lingonberry , mountain cranberries , mountain cranberry , mountain dew , mountain dews , mountain goat , mountain goats , mountain gorilla , mountain gorillas

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Etymology

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

Old English myntan 'to push, thrust', from myn 'effort, push'; related to German Berg 'mountain'.

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Trivia

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1. The tallest mountain in the world is Mount Everest, located in the Himalayas.

2. Mountains cover about 25% of the earth's land area.

3. The oldest mountain range in the world is the Barberton Greenstone Belt in South Africa, which is over 3.5 billion years old.

4. The flattest mountain in the world is Mount Wycheproof in Australia, with a summit elevation of only 43 meters (141 feet).

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Related Concepts

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1. mountain range: A series of mountains or hills that form a continuous chain.

2. peak: The highest point of a mountain or other landform.

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Culture

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Mountains have been a source of inspiration and fascination throughout history. They have been depicted in art, literature, and music, and have been the site of many significant cultural and spiritual practices. For example, mountains have been considered sacred in various religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Christianity.

How to Memorize "mountain"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, conical shape covered in snow or vegetation. Visualize yourself standing at the base of the mountain, looking up at its towering peak. Imagine the feeling of the cool air on your face and the sound of birds chirping in the trees.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mountain' with the feeling of challenge and adventure. Think of the times you have climbed a mountain or have wanted to climb one. Associate the word with the beauty and majesty of nature.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Mighty Oaks From Little Acorns Grow' to remember the definition of a mountain. 'M' stands for 'massive', 'I' for 'impressive', 'G' for 'gigantic', 'H' for 'height', 'T' for 'towering', 'Y' for 'yielding', 'O' for 'obstacle', 'A' for 'ascent', 'K' for 'king of the land', and 'S' for 'spectacular'.

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