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UK/["/ˈmaʊntən/"]/US/["/ˈmaʊntn/"]/

Meaning of Mountain

In simple words: A very high piece of land, usually with steep sides.

Mountain in a sentence

  • The mountain was covered in snow during the winter.
  • They decided to hike up the steep mountain trail.
  • The children loved to play near the base of the mountain.
  • We can see the mountain from our house.
  • Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.

How to use Mountain

Use 'mountain' when talking about large landforms, often in natural settings. It is appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but avoid using it in very technical discussions about specific landforms.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'mountain' as something that 'mounts' into the sky.

Related words

Collocations with Mountain

Synonyms for Mountain

Opposites of Mountain

Common mistakes with Mountain

  • Confusing 'mountain' with 'hill' — a hill is smaller.
  • Using 'mountain' as a verb, which is incorrect.
  • Saying 'mountains' for one mountain when referring to a specific one.

Compare Mountain with Peak, Summit, Hill, Mount

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Frequently asked questions about Mountain

What does Mountain mean?

A very high piece of land, usually with steep sides.

What is the definition of Mountain?

a very high hill, often with rocks near the top

How do you use Mountain in a sentence?

The mountain was covered in snow during the winter.

Can you give another example of Mountain?

They decided to hike up the steep mountain trail.

What are synonyms for Mountain?

Common alternatives include peak, summit, hill, ridge, mount.

What is the opposite of Mountain?

Opposite meanings include valley, plain.

What words go with Mountain?

It commonly pairs with big, great, high, chain, range, ascend, climb, come up, rise, soar, tower, chain, range, area, across the mountain, over the mountain, through the mountain, the flank of a mountain, the side of a mountain, the slope of a mountain, great, massive, debt, generate, reduce, face, a mountain of paper, a mountain of paperwork.

What are common mistakes when using Mountain?

Confusing 'mountain' with 'hill' — a hill is smaller. Using 'mountain' as a verb, which is incorrect. Saying 'mountains' for one mountain when referring to a specific one.

How do you pronounce Mountain?

US: /["/ˈmaʊntn/"]/, UK: /["/ˈmaʊntən/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Mountain?

Use 'mountain' when talking about large landforms, often in natural settings. It is appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but avoid using it in very technical discussions about specific landforms.

What CEFR level is Mountain?

"Mountain" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.