CEFR B1

mount

verb

Meaning

To get on or climb onto something, especially a horse, bicycle, or vehicle.

Examples

She quickly mounted her bicycle and rode away.
The knight was helped to mount his horse by his squire.

Synonyms: climb, ascend, get on, ride

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mount (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /maʊnt/

Definition

To get on or climb onto something, especially a horse, bicycle, or vehicle.

Examples

She quickly mounted her bicycle and rode away.
The knight was helped to mount his horse by his squire.
Passengers were asked to mount the bus carefully.

How to Use mount

mount up (phrasal verb): To increase in quantity or intensity. — "The bills kept mounting up, and he didn't know how he would pay them."
mount on (prepositional phrase): To place or fix something onto a surface or structure. — "We need to mount the speakers on the wall."
mount a defense (collocation): To prepare and present a defense against an accusation or attack. — "The lawyer helped him mount a defense against the charges."

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