Definition

To get on top of something or to go up in position or level.

Example

She decided to mount the horse for the first time.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how the excitement mounted during the game yesterday?

Yeah, it was incredible! Everyone was on the edge of their seats.

I thought it was going to be a boring match at first, but then the tension really mounted.

Exactly! That's what makes sports so thrilling.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A support or base for something, often used to hold or display items like a microscope slide or a piece of jewelry.

Example

The scientist placed the specimen on a glass mount for examination under the microscope.

Conversation

Have you ever climbed a mount before?

Yeah, I went up a small one last summer!

That sounds fun! Which mount did you climb?

Definition

To fix something securely to a support or to climb onto something.

Example

The engineer will mount the new engine in the car tomorrow.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how they mounted that new engine in the car?

Yeah, it looks really powerful now!

I can't wait to test drive it once they finish the upgrades.

Root Explanation

Mount → It originates from Old French 'monter' (meaning to climb or ascend), which comes from Latin 'montare' (meaning to mount or ascend), derived from 'mons' (meaning mountain). The word 'mount' refers to the act of climbing or ascending, particularly in relation to a mountain or elevated place.

Memory Tip

Think of 'climbing' ('monter') to remember that 'mount' means to ascend or go up.

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