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   mountain

   /ˈmaʊntɪn/

   noun

   • 1. a large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level; a large steep hill: "we set off down the mountain" Similar peakheightelevationeminenceprominencesummitpinnaclemountaintopalphornrangemassifsierracordilleraridgefellbenMunrobergjebelinselbergarchaic:mount
   • 2. a large pile or quantity of something: "a mountain of paperwork" Similar a great deala lotheappilemoundstackprofusionabundancequantitybackloglogjaminformal:lotsloadsheapspilestonsmassesoodlesscadsshedloadslewgobsswagvulgar slang:shitloadassload
   • ▪ a large surplus stock of a commodity: "a butter mountain" Similar surplussurfeitglutexcessoverabundanceoversupplyOpposite molehill

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French montaigne, based on Latin mons, mont- ‘mountain’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. mountainy adjective

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMOUNTAIN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of mountain as a noun in English, with synonyms, grammar, idioms and usage examples. Find out how to say mountain in different languages and contexts.

3. www.dictionary.com › browse › mountainMOUNTAIN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Mountain definition: a natural elevation of the earth's surface rising more or less abruptly to a summit, and attaining an altitude greater than that of a hill, usually greater than 2,000 feet (610 meters).. See examples of MOUNTAIN used in a sentence.

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5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MountainMountain - Wikipedia

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   In the Oxford English Dictionary a mountain is defined as "a natural elevation of the earth surface rising more or less abruptly from the surrounding level and attaining an altitude which, relatively to the adjacent elevation, is impressive or notable."

6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › mountainMountain Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of mountain as a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. A mountain is a landmass that projects conspicuously above its surroundings and is higher than a hill.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMOUNTAIN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of mountain as a noun in English, with synonyms, grammar, idioms and usage examples. Find out how to pronounce mountain and translate it into different languages.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMOUNTAIN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of mountain as a noun, quantifier, and adjective, and see examples of its usage and synonyms. Find out the origin, pronunciation, and frequency of mountain and related words in British and American English.

9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › mountainMountain - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A mountain is much larger than an average hill; it's a mass of land that rises up to 2000 feet or so. Mountain does not always describe a land mass. It can also be used to refer to an undertaking, a pile of something, or even a large dose of trouble.