Mount

Pronunciation: /ˈmaʊnt/

Mount (verb)

  1. to climb onto something, like a horse or bicycle, to ride it.
  2. to grow in amount or intensity over time.
  3. to attach something securely to a surface or object.

Examples

  • She decided to mount the bicycle and ride to the park.
  • He watched as the children mounted the horses for their lesson.

Common collocations: mount a horse, mount a bike, mounting pressure, mounting costs, mount a picture

Mount (noun)

  1. an animal, like a horse, used for riding.
  2. a large natural elevation of the earth's surface.

Examples

  • The knight chose a strong mount for the journey.
  • She carefully selected her mount before the race.

Synonyms of Mount

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Mount

  • when referring to getting off a horse or vehicle