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MOWNT-in/ˈmaʊntɪn/

Much higher than a hill: a mountain. In the mountains means in that area. High and mountain go together. Hill is smaller and easier to walk. Mountain and fountain share an ending — a fountain is water in a city square.

Meaning

A very high hill.

Examples

• “They walked in the mountains.”
• “That mountain has snow on top.”
• “They live near the mountains.”

Good to know

a mountain / in the mountains. Smaller: hill. Very high land.

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