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mountain

Definition

  • noun: an area of land that rises very high above the land around it and that is higher than a hill
  • noun: a landmass that projects conspicuously above its surroundings and is higher than a hill
  • synonyms: mount, mountainous, vast

Examples

  • She thought that he was 'making a mountain out of a molehill' by complaining about the placement of the silverware.

  • The climbers finally 'made it' to the top of the mountain.

  • a 'mountain' man [=a man who lives in the mountains]

Movie quotes

  • (..) due a refill. Bottoms up. "In battle, in the forest, "on the precipice of the mountain. "On the... "The great dark sea. "In sleep, in confusion, "in the depths of shame. "The good deeds a man has (..)
    2014 Ex Machina