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surmounting

UK
/səˈmaʊntɪŋ/
US
/sɚˈmaʊntɪŋ/

Translations

surmountinggerund / present participle
UK
/səˈmaʊntɪŋ/
US
/sɚˈmaʊntɪŋ/
surmontantQui se trouve au-dessus de quelque chose ; placé au sommet.
The surmounting statue on the building added a touch of elegance to the architecture.
La statue surmontante sur le bâtiment ajoutait une touche d’élégance à l’architecture.
surmountingnoun
surmountings
pl
UK
/səˈmaʊntɪŋ/
US
/sɚˈmaʊntɪŋ/
Additional translations
surmontementRare ; désigne l’action ou le fait de surmonter quelque chose.
surmountverb

surmounting

Gerund

surmounted
Past Simple
surmounted
Past Participle
surmounting
Gerund
UK
/səˈmaʊnt/
US
/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
transcend
overwhelm
defeat
rise above
overpass
conquer
overcome

Definitions

surmountinggerund / present participle
Situated on top of something; placed above.
The surmounting statue on the building added a touch of elegance to the architecture.
surmountingnoun
The act or process of overcoming or surmounting something.
Their surmounting of numerous challenges impressed the judges.
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.
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