Word: Mount

Pronunciation

/mount/

Definitions

• Noun (n): A large, typically immobile natural elevation of the earth’s surface rising abruptly from the surrounding area; a mountain. Example: “They planned to climb the highest mount in the region.”
• Verb (v): To go up or climb onto something, especially a horse or other animal, a vehicle, or a higher level or position. Example: “She mounted the horse with ease.”
• Verb (v): To fix or attach something to a support or backing; to place or install something in position for use. Example: “He mounted the painting on the wall.”
• Verb (v): In computing, to prepare a storage device (like a hard drive) for use by formatting it and installing necessary software. Example: “The IT technician mounted the new hard drive.”
• Verb (v): To organize or initiate (an attack, campaign, or expedition). Example: “The general began to mount an offensive against the enemy.”
• Noun (n): The act of mounting or the state of being mounted, especially when referring to getting on a horse or ascending something. Example: “His skillful mount impressed the spectators.”
• Noun (n): A supportive structure or frame for holding or displaying something, such as a gun or a flag. Example: “A rifle mount for aiming through a window.”

Phrases

• “Mount up” – to get on a horse or ascend something, often used in the context of preparing to leave quickly.
• “To mount a defense” – to prepare and present a legal defense or to defend oneself against an attack or criticism.
• “Mounted patrol” – police or military units that travel on horseback.

Example Sentences

• Noun (mountain): “From the top of the mount, we could see for miles across the valley.”
• Verb (climbing): “The children were taught how to safely mount their bicycles.”
• Verb (attaching): “She carefully mounted the fragile vase on a custom-made stand.”
• Computing: “Before accessing the data, you need to first mount the USB drive.”
• Organizing an action: “The team was busy mounting a promotional campaign for the new product launch.”

Synonyms

• (as a noun for ‘mountain’) Peak, summit, hill, elevation
• (as a verb for ‘to climb onto’) Climb aboard, ascend, get on, saddle up
• (as a verb for ‘to attach’) Install, affix, attach, secure
• (in computing) Attach, connect, link, add