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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

  • (..) just, rejoining the trail at a lower elevation. I didn't come out here to ride buses. You probably didn't come out here to slide off the side of a mountain, either. True. If you're worried about cheating yourself, just make your hike longer. You know, just... walk to Mount Hood (..)
    2014 Wild