Mount: meaning, definitions and examples

Typically used as a formal or poetic term to refer to a large mountain. Often used in names of specific mountains.

• Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
• They planned to climb Mount Kilimanjaro.

Used to refer to a natural elevation of the earth's surface, smaller than a mountain.

• They had a picnic on the hill.
• The house is located on the top of a small hill.

Refers to the pointed top of a mountain or hill. It can also mean the highest point of a process or activity.

• The hikers finally reached the peak of the mountain.
• Her career is at its peak.

Used to describe the very top part of a mountain, where climbers aim to reach. Also can refer to a high-level meeting between leaders.

• They reached the summit after a grueling climb.
• World leaders gathered for a summit on climate change.

See the first entry for 'mount'.

Use when setting up equipment or software so that it is ready for use, often implying a more complex or technical process.

• They installed a new dishwasher in the kitchen
• She installed the latest software update on her computer

Use when securing something in place so that it does not move, or when repairing something that is broken or not working.

• He fixed the shelf to the wall
• They fixed the broken window

Use when fastening or joining one thing to another, often implying a connection that is easily reversible.

• She attached the file to the email
• The child attached the sticker to the notebook