Mount up Meaning in English
expression
ˈmaʊnt/ /ˈəp
MOWN-t up
mˈaʊnt/ /ˈʌp
MOWN-t UP
Definition
To gradually increase in amount, number, or degree, often until it becomes difficult to manage.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly informal and often used for things like bills, problems, or work. Synonyms include 'pile up' and 'add up'. 'Mount up' suggests a steady, noticeable increase, often to a worrying or problematic level.
Spanish: acumularse - aumentarPortuguese (BR): acumular-se - aumentarPortuguese (PT): acumular-se - aumentarChinese (Simplified): 累积 - 增加Chinese (Traditional): 累積 - 增加Hindi: जमा होना - बढ़नाArabic: يتراكم - يزدادBengali: বাড়তে থাকা - জমতে থাকাRussian: накапливаться - увеличиватьсяJapanese: 増える - たまるVietnamese: tăng dần - chất đốngKorean: 쌓이다 - 늘어나다Turkish: birikmek - artmakUrdu: جمع ہونا - بڑھ جاناIndonesian: tích tụ - dồn lại
Example Sentences
The bills mount up quickly if you are not careful.
basic
Work can mount up during busy seasons.
basic
Problems tend to mount up if you ignore them.
basic
My emails really mount up when I take a vacation.
natural
The pressure just kept mounting up until I had to ask for help.
natural
If the chores keep mounting up, we'll never finish them all.
natural