What does MOUNT mean?

Mount Parts of Speech

Mount is a verb and a noun.

Definitions

As a verb, mount means to climb up or onto something, to fix something onto something else, or to organize and begin something. As a noun, mount refers to a high hill or mountain, a support or setting for something, or a horse used for riding.

Pronunciations

US: /maʊnt/

UK: /maʊnt/

Origin and Usage

The word mount comes from the Old French word "mont", which means mountain. The verb form has been in use since the 14th century, while the noun form has been in use since the 16th century. The word is commonly used in a variety of contexts, including mountaineering, horse riding, and the mounting of objects or displays.

Synonyms

As a verb, mount can be synonymous with climb, ascend, scale, fix, attach, or start. As a noun, mount can be synonymous with mountain, hill, peak, setting, support, or horse.

Related Words

Among the related 5 letter words are:

• Amount
• Bount
• Count
• Grunt
• Haunt

Example Sentences

Here are some example sentences:

• She mounted the horse and rode off into the sunset.
• The museum mounted an impressive display of ancient artifacts.
• He mounted the TV on the wall.
• The climbers struggled to mount the steep face of the mountain.
• They reached the mountaintop and were rewarded with a breathtaking view.