mount

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Visual representation of mount

Noun

mountSingular
mountsPlural
1

A mountain or hill, especially when used in proper names.

Mount Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan.

2

A horse or other animal used for riding.

The knight chose a strong mount for the long journey.

3

A support, backing, or setting on which something is fixed or displayed.

The photograph was placed in a wooden mount.

Synonym

Verb

mountInfinitive
mountPresent tense
mountedPast tense
mountedPast participle
mountingPresent participle
mountsThird-person singular
1

To climb up onto something, especially a horse or bicycle.

She mounted her bicycle and rode off to school.

2

To go up; to ascend.

She mounted the stairs to the second floor.

3

To fix or attach something in position for use or display.

He mounted the TV on the wall.

4

To organize and begin an activity or campaign.

The organization mounted a campaign to raise awareness about climate change.

5

To increase in amount, extent, or intensity.

Pressure is mounting as the deadline approaches.

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