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Mountain

noun

/ˈmaʊn.tɪn/

Meaning

a large natural elevation of earth and rock rising above the ground

a large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level

a large natural elevation of the earth’s surface

Example Sentences

They climbed the highest mountain in the region.

The mountain peak was covered with snow.

They climbed the highest mountain in the region.

Example Expressions

make a mountain out of a molehill

Synonyms

peak, hill, summit, ridge, highland

Entry 1

peak, hill, summit, ridge

Entry 2

peak, summit, hill, ridge

Entry 3

hill, peak, summit, ridge, highland

Antonyms

valley, plain, lowland, depression

Entry 1

valley, plain, lowland

Entry 2

valley, plain, lowland, depression

Entry 3

valley, plain

Collocations

mountain range, mountain peak, climb mountain, mountain top, climb the mountain, climb a mountain, mountain trail

Entry 1

mountain range, mountain peak, climb mountain

Entry 2

mountain range, mountain top, climb the mountain, mountain peak

Entry 3

mountain range, mountain peak, climb a mountain, mountain trail

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