Surmount: meaning, definitions and examples
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surmount
[ sərˈmaʊnt ]
overcome obstacles
To surmount means to overcome a difficulty or obstacle. It implies conquering something that is challenging or standing in the way of progress.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I had to surmount many obstacles to reach my goals.
- She was determined to surmount any challenge that came her way.
be on top of
To surmount can also mean to be on top of or above something physically. It suggests being at a higher position compared to something else.
Synonyms
dominate, overlook, tower over
Examples of usage
- The castle was surmounted by a tall tower.
- The mountain peak was surmounted by a cross.
Translations
Translations of the word "surmount" in other languages:
🇵🇹 superar
🇮🇳 पार करना
🇩🇪 überwinden
🇮🇩 mengatasi
🇺🇦 подолати
🇵🇱 pokonać
🇯🇵 克服する (kokufuku suru)
🇫🇷 surmonter
🇪🇸 superar
🇹🇷 aşmak
🇰🇷 극복하다 (geukbokhada)
🇸🇦 تجاوز
🇨🇿 překonat
🇸🇰 prekonať
🇨🇳 克服 (kèfú)
🇸🇮 premagati
🇮🇸 yfirstíga
🇰🇿 жеңу
🇬🇪 დაძლევა
🇦🇿 üstələmək
🇲🇽 superar
Word origin
The word 'surmount' originated from Middle French 'surmonter', from sur- 'over' + monter 'to mount'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century with the meaning 'to rise above physically'. Over time, it evolved to also encompass the sense of overcoming obstacles or challenges.
See also: insurmountable, mount, mountain, mounted, mounting.