mountain
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈmaʊn.tɪn/]
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Senses
1. mountain (noun) — sense 1
Definition: An elevation of land of considerable dimensions rising more or less abruptly, forming a conspicuous figure in the landscape, usually having a small extent of surface at its summit.
Example: Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
2. mountain (noun) — sense 2
Definition: Something very large in size or quantity; a huge amount; a great heap.
Example: He was a real mountain of a man, standing seven feet tall.
3. mountain (noun) — sense 3
Definition: A difficult task or challenge.
Example: Five minutes into the game the Black Cats were facing a mountain, partly because of West Brom's newly-found ruthlessness in front of goal but also as a result of the home side's defensive generosity.
Structure of the word
Roots:- men (think, Proto-Indo-European)
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