Mount
/maʊnt/
Definitions
5 meaningsTo get on or climb onto something, especially a horse or other animal.
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To get up on something.
The knight mounted his steed and prepared for battle.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're about to ride a horse. To 'mount' it means to climb up and sit on its back. It's like getting on your bike or a swing set!
👶 For kids: To climb up on something, like a horse or a bike.
More Examples
He carefully mounted the ladder to reach the roof.
She mounted the stage with confidence.
How It's Used
"She mounted her horse and rode off."
"The gymnast mounted the balance beam."
To fix something in position; to display or arrange something.
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To set something in position.
The museum mounted a new exhibit of ancient artifacts.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're hanging a picture. To 'mount' it means to put it up on the wall, or fix it in a certain place, so it's visible. Think of hanging artwork or setting up a photo.
👶 For kids: To put something in a special place so you can see it, like putting a picture on the wall.
More Examples
The technician mounted the hard drive into the computer.
They mounted the security cameras around the building.
How It's Used
"The gallery mounted the paintings on the walls."
"He mounted the camera on a tripod for stability."
To increase, grow, or accumulate.
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To increase.
The pressure on the dam mounted as the water level rose.
💡 Simply: Think about your bills! When they 'mount' up it means that there are more and more of them and that the total becomes larger. Like a stack of papers growing bigger and bigger.
👶 For kids: To get bigger and bigger, like a pile of toys.
More Examples
As the trial progressed, the evidence against him mounted.
Excitement about the new product is mounting.
How It's Used
"The company's losses mounted during the recession."
"His debts mounted quickly."
A platform, frame, or support on which something is placed or fixed.
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A thing on which to mount.
The photographer used a tripod mount for stability.
💡 Simply: It's like the frame around a picture or the stand for a camera. It's the thing that holds something in place so you can use it or look at it.
👶 For kids: A thing that holds something in place.
More Examples
The picture was protected by a sturdy mount.
He replaced the worn mount on the telescope.
How It's Used
"The lens needs a mount to attach to the camera body."
"The artist framed the drawing with an elegant mount."
A horse or other animal used for riding.
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A horse or other animal for riding.
The cavalryman’s mount was a powerful stallion.
💡 Simply: It’s the animal you ride, like a horse. If you're a cowboy, your mount is the horse you ride all day!
👶 For kids: A horse or animal you ride on.
More Examples
The rider carefully adjusted the saddle on his mount.
His mount stumbled on the uneven terrain.
How It's Used
"The knight rode into battle on his mount."
"She groomed her mount before the race."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
mount up
To increase or accumulate.
"Worries are mounting up."
From Middle English *mounten*, from Old French monter ("to go up, ascend"), from Vulgar Latin *montare*, from Latin mons ("mountain").
The word has been used since the 13th century, primarily in the context of ascending or climbing. The noun form, referring to a support, came later.
Memory tip
Think of climbing a mountain - you 'mount' it.
Word Origin
"mountain; to go up"