What is mount? How to use in English

Definition & pronunciation of mount

mountverb

leo, trèo, núi

/maʊnt/

Definition & pronunciation of <b>mount</b>

Where does the word mount come from?

The word "mount" has a rich historical background. Its origin can be traced back to the Old English word "munt", which means "hill" or "mountain". This word is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*muntiz", which is also the source of the Modern German word "Mond" meaning "moon". Over time, the spelling and meaning of the word "mount" evolved. In the 14th century, it began to be used to mean "to put or set on a hill or mountain", and by the 17th century, it had acquired its modern meaning as a verb, meaning "to put or set on a person's back or shoulders as a load". In modern English, "mount" can be used as a verb, noun, or adjective, depending on the context. As a verb, it means to increase or grow, often in a figurative sense. As a noun, it refers to a specific type of mountain, such as Mount Everest. As an adjective, it can describe something that is situated on or associated with a mountain.

Vocabulary summary mount

typenoun

meaningmountain ((usually) placed before the proper noun (abbreviation) Mt)

exampleto mount on the scaffolf

exampleto mount on a horse

typenoun

meaningedge of the picture

exampleto mount on the scaffolf

exampleto mount on a horse

meaningcover

exampleblush mounts to face

meaningframe, frame, price

exampleprices mount up every day

examplethe struggle of the people against depotism and oppression mounts

Example of vocabulary mountorganize

meaning

to organize and begin something

  • Residents mounted a campaign to fight the plans.
  • MPs will mount a fresh challenge to this new policy.
  • an attack mounted by terrorists
  • The report mounts a withering attack on the food industry.
  • An attack mounted by the terrorists killed six civilians.

Example of vocabulary mountincrease

meaning

to increase gradually

  • Pressure is mounting on the government to change the law.
  • The death toll continues to mount.
  • Speculation is mounting about a second economic crisis.

Example of vocabulary mountbicycle/horse

meaning

to get on a bicycle, horse, etc. in order to ride it

  • He mounted his horse and rode away.
  • He mounted and galloped off.

Example of vocabulary mountgo up something

meaning

to go up something, or up on to something that is raised

  • She slowly mounted the steps.
  • He mounted the platform and addressed the crowd.

Example of vocabulary mountcamera/picture/jewel, etc.

meaning

to fix something into position on something, so that you can use it, look at it or study it

  • Cameras are mounted around the city.
  • The diamond is mounted in gold.
  • The specimens were mounted on slides.

Example of vocabulary mountof male animal

meaning

to get onto the back of a female animal in order to have sex

Synonyms and related words for mount

Idioms of vocabulary mount

mount/stand/keep guard (over somebody/something)
to watch or protect somebody/something
  • Four soldiers mounted guard over the coffin
  • One of the men kept guard, while the other broke into the house.

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