mountain
A mountain is a very high area of land with steep sides that rises much higher than the land around it. It is significantly larger and taller than a hill, often having a snowy peak or rocky summit.
Examples
3 of 5We spent our summer vacation hiking in the mountain region.
We spent our summer holiday walking in the area with high hills.
The majestic mountain stands as a symbol of the country's natural beauty.
The impressive high land represents the nation's beautiful nature.
That mountain looks impossible to climb without proper gear!
That big hill looks too hard to go up without the right equipment.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the letter 'M'—it looks like two sharp mountain peaks standing side by side.
Quick Quiz
Mount Everest is the highest ______ in the world.
Correct!
The correct answer is: mountain
Examples
We spent our summer vacation hiking in the mountain region.
everydayWe spent our summer holiday walking in the area with high hills.
The majestic mountain stands as a symbol of the country's natural beauty.
formalThe impressive high land represents the nation's beautiful nature.
That mountain looks impossible to climb without proper gear!
informalThat big hill looks too hard to go up without the right equipment.
The tectonic plates collided to form the mountain range we see today.
academicThe earth's plates hit each other to create the line of high land.
Our team has a mountain of work to complete before the quarterly deadline.
businessThe group has a very large amount of tasks to finish soon.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
move mountains
to do something that seems impossible
make a mountain out of a molehill
to make a small problem seem much bigger than it is
a mountain of something
a very large amount of something
Often Confused With
A hill is much smaller and easier to climb than a mountain.
'Mount' is typically used as a title before a specific name (e.g., Mount Everest), whereas 'mountain' is the general noun.
Usage Notes
Use 'mountain' for very high elevations and 'hill' for smaller ones. In figurative speech, it often represents a large obstacle or a huge quantity.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use 'mount' instead of 'mountain' as a general noun; remember that 'mount' is usually part of a proper name.
Memory Tip
Think of the letter 'M'—it looks like two sharp mountain peaks standing side by side.
Word Origin
From the Old French word 'montaigne', derived from the Latin 'mons' meaning mountain or hill.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many cultures, mountains are seen as spiritual places or sites for personal challenges and adventure.
Quick Quiz
Mount Everest is the highest ______ in the world.
Correct!
The correct answer is: mountain
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