Pronunciation: /maʊnd/

Definitions of mound

noun a rounded mass projecting above a surface

Example Sentences

A1 The children played on the mound of dirt in the park.

A2 She found a small mound of sand on the beach to sit on.

B1 The archaeologists discovered an ancient burial mound in the field.

B2 The baseball player hit the ball over the mound and into the outfield.

C1 The landscape was dotted with mounds of earth created by centuries of erosion.

C2 The grand estate was built on a large mound overlooking the valley.

verb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The child mounded sand into a small hill at the beach.

A2 She mounded the mashed potatoes onto her plate.

B1 The gardener mounded the soil around the base of the plant to protect it from the cold.

B2 The chef expertly mounded the dough into perfect shapes for the pastries.

C1 The archaeologist mounded the dirt carefully to uncover the ancient artifacts buried beneath.

C2 The sculptor mounded the clay into a masterpiece that captured the essence of the human form.

adjective not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The children built a mound of sand at the beach.

A2 The hikers found a mound of rocks at the top of the hill.

B1 The archaeologists discovered a mound burial site in the valley.

B2 The farmers created a mound of soil to plant their crops on.

C1 The landscape artist sculpted a mound of grass to create a natural-looking hill.

C2 The ancient civilization constructed massive mounds as part of their religious ceremonies.

adverb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The children built a mound of sand at the beach.

A2 She piled the books into a mound on the table.

B1 The farmer created a mound of soil for planting potatoes.

B2 The archaeologists discovered a burial mound dating back to ancient times.

C1 The landscape was dotted with mounds of earth, evidence of ancient civilizations.

C2 The grandeur of the mountain range was only surpassed by the majestic mound of snow at its peak.

pronoun not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a mound of dirt in the garden.

A2 She built a mound of sand at the beach.

B1 The archaeologists excavated a mound to uncover ancient artifacts.

B2 The construction workers created a mound of gravel for the foundation.

C1 The landscapers sculpted a beautiful mound in the park.

C2 The golf course featured a challenging mound on the 18th hole.

preposition not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The cat sat on the mound of dirt.

A2 The children played hide and seek around the mound of rocks.

B1 The archaeologists discovered ancient artifacts buried beneath the mound of earth.

B2 The hikers climbed to the top of the mound for a panoramic view of the valley below.

C1 The builders constructed a retaining wall to prevent erosion of the mound.

C2 The gardeners meticulously sculpted the mound of shrubs into a beautiful topiary.

conjunction not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The children played on the mound and had a picnic.

A2 She built a mound of sand to make a sandcastle.

B1 The archaeologists discovered a burial mound dating back to ancient times.

B2 The farmer plowed the field and created a mound of dirt for planting crops.

C1 The construction workers piled up the dirt to form a mound for the foundation of the building.

C2 The hikers reached the top of the mound and enjoyed the panoramic view of the valley below.

interjection not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 Mound! That was a close call.

A2 Mound! I can't believe I forgot my keys.

B1 Mound! This traffic is really bad.

B2 Mound! I can't believe I aced that test.

C1 Mound! The complexity of this issue is astounding.

C2 Mound! The beauty of nature never ceases to amaze me.

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Example Sentences

A1 The children built a mound of sand at the beach.

A2 The farmer planted crops on the mound of fertile soil.

B1 The archaeologists discovered an ancient burial mound in the field.

B2 The construction workers excavated a large mound of dirt to lay the foundation for the building.

C1 The landscape artist sculpted a beautiful mound of grass in the garden.

C2 The golf course featured a challenging mound that golfers had to navigate around.

Examples of mound in a Sentence

formal The archaeologists excavated a large mound to uncover ancient artifacts.

informal We found a huge mound of dirt in the backyard while gardening.

slang Let's go jump off that dirt mound over there!

figurative The paperwork on his desk was a mound that seemed never-ending.

Grammatical Forms of mound

past tense

mounded

plural

mounds

comparative

more mounded

superlative

most mounded

present tense

mound

future tense

will mound

perfect tense

have mounded

continuous tense

mounding

singular

mound

positive degree

mound

infinitive

to mound

gerund

mounding

participle

mounding

Origin and Evolution of mound

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'mound' originated from the Old English word 'munt' which came from the Proto-Germanic word 'moundaz'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'mound' has retained its basic meaning of a raised area of earth or stones, but has also been used in various contexts such as burial mounds, defensive mounds, and artificial mounds in landscaping.