Meaning of the word mount in English

What does mount mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

mount

US /maʊnt/

UK /maʊnt/

a mountain or hill

Example:

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We hiked to the top of the mount.

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The ancient castle stood on a high mount overlooking the valley.

Synonym:

hill mountain peak summit eminence

to climb up (something)

Example:

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He quickly mounted the stairs to reach the top floor.

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The knight mounted his horse and rode into battle.

Synonym:

ascend climb scale get on board

to prepare (something) for display or use by fixing it in position

Example:

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The artist will mount her new paintings on the gallery walls.

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They need to mount the new television on the wall.

Synonym:

install fix attach set up place

to organize and initiate (a campaign or operation)

Example:

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The company plans to mount a new advertising campaign next month.

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The police will mount an investigation into the incident.

Synonym:

launch organize stage set up prepare

to increase in amount or intensity

Example:

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The pressure began to mount as the deadline approached.

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His anger began to mount with every insult.

Synonym:

increase rise grow escalate accumulate