Mountain

Pronunciation: /ˈmaʊn.tən/

Definitions of mountain

noun A large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level; a large steep hill.

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a big mountain in the distance.

A2 We hiked up the mountain and enjoyed the beautiful view.

B1 The mountain range stretched as far as the eye could see.

B2 Climbing the mountain was a challenging but rewarding experience.

C1 The mountain peak was shrouded in mist, creating an ethereal atmosphere.

C2 The expedition to the mountain summit required months of preparation and training.

Examples of mountain in a Sentence

formal The mountain range stretched as far as the eye could see.

informal Let's go hiking up that mountain this weekend!

slang That mountain is totally gnarly to climb.

figurative Overcoming that challenge was like climbing a mountain.

Grammatical Forms of mountain

• past tense: mounted
• plural: mountains
• comparative: more mountainous
• superlative: most mountainous
• present tense: mount
• future tense: will mount
• perfect tense: have mounted
• continuous tense: is mounting
• singular: mountain
• positive degree: mountain
• infinitive: to mount
• gerund: mounting
• participle: mounted

Origin and Evolution of mountain

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'mountain' originated from the Latin word 'mons' or 'mont-' which means 'mountain'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'mountain' has retained its original meaning of a large landform that rises prominently above its surroundings. However, its usage has expanded to include various types of mountains such as volcanic mountains, fold mountains, and block mountains.