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surmount

/səˈmaʊnt/

/sɚˈmaʊnt/

Translations

surmountverb

surmounted

Past Simple

surmounted

Past Participle

surmounting

Gerund

/səˈmaʊnt/

/sɚˈmaʊnt/

gravirSens concret : monter jusqu’au sommet de quelque chose.

The hikers surmounted the steep hill before noon.

Les randonneurs ont gravi la colline escarpée avant midi.

She was able to surmount all the challenges she faced during the project.

Elle a pu surmonter tous les défis qu’elle a rencontrés pendant le projet.

Additional translations

surmonterSens architectural ou descriptif : se trouver au-dessus de, couronner.

Synonyms

rise above

surmountverb

To overcome a difficulty or obstacle.

She was able to surmount all the challenges she faced during the project.

To stand or be placed on top of something.

A golden statue surmounts the building, visible from miles away.

To climb to the top of (something).

The hikers surmounted the steep hill before noon.