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mountain

UK
/ˈmaʊntɪn/
US
/ˈmaʊntən/

Translations

mountainnoun
mountains
pl
UK
/ˈmaʊntɪn/
US
/ˈmaʊntən/
The hikers reached the summit of the mountain after a long day of climbing.
Les randonneurs ont atteint le sommet de la montagne après une longue journée d’escalade.
Additional translations
montagneAu sens figuré pour une très grande quantité.
Synonyms
hill
prominence
highland
alp
mount
ridge
summit
peak
Antonyms
depression
basin
lowland
plain
valley
mountainadjective
UK
/ˈmaʊn.tɪn/
US
/ˈmaʊn.tən/
Used attributively; not generally gradable. Functions primarily as a noun modifier (e.g., "mountain air").
montagneuxQualifie ce qui est lié aux montagnes ou situé en montagne.
The mountain air was crisp and invigorating.
L’air montagneux était vif et revigorant.
Additional translations
montagnardPlus fréquent pour ce qui appartient aux montagnes ou à la vie en montagne.
Synonyms
orographic
highland
montane
alpine
mountainous
Antonyms
lowland
low-lying
plain
flat

Definitions

mountainnoun
A large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level; a large steep hill.
The hikers reached the summit of the mountain after a long day of climbing.
A large pile or quantity of something.
There was a mountain of paperwork waiting for her at the office.
mountainadjective
Relating to, found in, or characteristic of mountains.
The mountain air was crisp and invigorating.
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