mount
word
Definition
To get onto something such as a horse, bike, or platform, or to go up onto something. It can also mean to fix or place something in position, especially on a wall or support.
Usage & Nuances
Common with horses and bikes: 'mount a horse', 'mount a bicycle'. More formal than 'get on' in many everyday contexts. Also used in technical contexts: 'mount a camera', 'mount a TV on the wall'. As a noun, 'mount' can mean a support or frame, but the main use here is the verb.
Example Sentences
She mounted her bike and rode to school.
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He mounted the horse very slowly.
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They mounted the new TV on the wall.
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Give me a second to mount my bike, and then we can go.
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We finally mounted the camera above the front door.
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She looked nervous as she mounted the stage.
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