B2verb 1K

Mount

UK //maʊnt// US //maʊnt// Pronunciation

Definition

To climb or ascend; to place or fix something onto a surface.

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In simple words: to go up or place something on something else

Examples

• They decided to mount the picture on the wall.
• He will mount the horse for the trail ride.
• The engineers need to mount the new software before the launch.
• She practiced hard to mount the podium as a champion.
• We aim to mount a successful campaign next year.
• The film crew will mount the camera on the drone.

Usage notes

Used in neutral contexts; avoid in very casual conversations. 'Mount' often refers to making something secure, like a picture frame.

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Grammar pattern

mount + object

Memory hint

Think of a mountain rising up; you're mounting it!

Collocations

• mount a horse
• mount an exhibition
• mount a campaign

Synonyms

• climb
• ascend
• install
• attach
• set up

Antonyms

• dismount
• descend
• lower

Common mistakes

• Confused with 'amount' when discussing quantities.
• Using 'mount' incorrectly as a noun; it is primarily a verb.
• Omitting the object after 'mount', e.g., saying 'I mount' without specifying what.