mounting (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈmaʊn.tɪŋ/

Definition

Increasing in intensity, amount, or degree.

Examples

• The evidence against him was mounting.

• Concerns are mounting over the company's financial stability.

• The cost of the project kept mounting, far exceeding the initial budget.

How to Use mounting

mount up (phrasal verb)

To increase or accumulate. — "The bills began to mount up after the holidays."

mount an attack (collocation)

To organize and begin an attack. — "The army decided to mount an attack on the enemy's stronghold."

mount an exhibition (collocation)

To organize and present a public display of art or items. — "The gallery is mounting an exhibition of local artists' work."

Synonyms of mounting

Words with a similar meaning to mounting:

• increasing
• growing
• escalating
• amplifying

Antonyms of mounting

Words with the opposite meaning to mounting:

• decreasing
• diminishing
• subsiding

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