Mountain
noun
A very large hill, much larger than the usual range of hills.
He climbed to the top of the mountain.
Often appears as...
- mountain range
- mountain top
noun
A large number or quantity of something.
After his birthday, he had a mountain of presents to open.
Often appears as...
- mountain of debt
- mountain of paperwork
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A big problem or an issue that is difficult to overcome.
The assignments seemed like a mountain to her.
Often appears as...
- mountain of difficulties
- mountain of challenges
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Colloquial
noun
A certain type of bicycle designed for off-road cycling.
He bought a mountain bike for his weekend adventures.
Often appears as...
- mountain biking
- mountain bike trail
noun
A very large hill, much larger than the usual range of hills.
He climbed to the top of the mountain.
Often appears as...
- mountain range
- mountain top
noun
A large number or quantity of something.
After his birthday, he had a mountain of presents to open.
Often appears as...
- mountain of debt
- mountain of paperwork
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A big problem or an issue that is difficult to overcome.
The assignments seemed like a mountain to her.
Often appears as...
- mountain of difficulties
- mountain of challenges
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A certain type of bicycle designed for off-road cycling.
He bought a mountain bike for his weekend adventures.
Often appears as...
- mountain biking
- mountain bike trail
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Geographical Feature
Use 'mountain' when talking about natural landscapes, usually found in groups or ranges.
The Rocky Mountains are a major mountain range in western North America.
Pro Tip 2/3Symbol of Majesty
'Mountain' implies greatness and majesty, often inspiring awe or respect.
Mount Everest is a symbol of the world's mountainous majesty.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Significance
Mountains often hold cultural or spiritual significance across various societies.
The Japanese revere Mount Fuji as a sacred mountain.
Pro Tip 1/3Geographical Feature
Use 'mountain' when talking about natural landscapes, usually found in groups or ranges.
The Rocky Mountains are a major mountain range in western North America.
Pro Tip 2/3Symbol of Majesty
'Mountain' implies greatness and majesty, often inspiring awe or respect.
Mount Everest is a symbol of the world's mountainous majesty.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Significance
Mountains often hold cultural or spiritual significance across various societies.
The Japanese revere Mount Fuji as a sacred mountain.
Pro Tip 1/3Geographical Feature
Use 'mountain' when talking about natural landscapes, usually found in groups or ranges.
The Rocky Mountains are a major mountain range in western North America.
Pro Tip 2/3Symbol of Majesty
'Mountain' implies greatness and majesty, often inspiring awe or respect.
Mount Everest is a symbol of the world's mountainous majesty.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Significance
Mountains often hold cultural or spiritual significance across various societies.
The Japanese revere Mount Fuji as a sacred mountain.
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Filming the Kung Fu...
stages in an animal's life so we wanted to capture the moment an animal was actually born praying mantises are predatory insects they're very engaging because the way they turn their heads there's something about their eyes it makes you feel like they're following you but of all the mantas i think the orchid mountains are
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Could we create dark...
By generating a mountain of data, we're hoping to find more tiny bumps in graphs that will provide evidence for yet unknown particles, like dark matter. Or maybe what we'll find won't be dark matter, but something else that would reshape our understanding of how the universe works entirely.
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Why is Mount Everest so...
barely big enough to widdle it down. The mountain exists in a perfect storm of conditions that maintain its impressive stature. But that won't always be the case. We live in a changing world where the continental plates, Earth's climate, and the planet's erosive power
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Filming The Yeti PIPE Wild...
the asia episode of seven worlds one planet it was a story that i really wanted to tell we did a lot of research in the office a lot of dreamings asia is one of the most extreme continents it's got the highest mountains the hottest deserts so the monkeys for me were a
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5 ways to kill your...
And one last tip, and this one is really important as Believe that the only things that matter are the dreams themselves. Once I saw an ad, and it was a lot of friends, they were going up a mountain, it was a very high mountain, and it was a lot of work.
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The colossal consequences...
is an explosive caldera, formed when a volcanic mountain collapses after an eruption so large that the now-empty magma chamber can no longer support its weight. But though the above-ground volcano is gone, the underground volcanic activity continues.
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Why I think inside the...
and cultural influences I've spent seven years I think so far on this project this one has two heads and inside the chest there are mountains and a jungle inside that jungle there is a river and inside that river there are
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Meet This Family of...
This is just... one of the most fantastic moments of my life. I can't believe I'm sitting here surrounded by mountain gorillas. And right in front of me is the silverback. He's the dominant male.
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Exploring the Bay of...
you know, these mountains in the background, that are so… it looks like a watercolour. Wow. Endless, it feels like just water that goes on forever.
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Honey-Trapping Bears PIPE...
They need to take the bear as deep into the mountain wilderness as possible.
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Filming the Kung Fu...
stages in an animal's life so we wanted to capture the moment an animal was actually born praying mantises are predatory insects they're very engaging because the way they turn their heads there's something about their eyes it makes you feel like they're following you but of all the mantas i think the orchid mountains are
Video examples
Could we create dark...
By generating a mountain of data, we're hoping to find more tiny bumps in graphs that will provide evidence for yet unknown particles, like dark matter. Or maybe what we'll find won't be dark matter, but something else that would reshape our understanding of how the universe works entirely.
Video examples
Why is Mount Everest so...
barely big enough to widdle it down. The mountain exists in a perfect storm of conditions that maintain its impressive stature. But that won't always be the case. We live in a changing world where the continental plates, Earth's climate, and the planet's erosive power
Video examples
Filming The Yeti PIPE Wild...
the asia episode of seven worlds one planet it was a story that i really wanted to tell we did a lot of research in the office a lot of dreamings asia is one of the most extreme continents it's got the highest mountains the hottest deserts so the monkeys for me were a
Video examples
5 ways to kill your...
And one last tip, and this one is really important as Believe that the only things that matter are the dreams themselves. Once I saw an ad, and it was a lot of friends, they were going up a mountain, it was a very high mountain, and it was a lot of work.
Video examples
The colossal consequences...
is an explosive caldera, formed when a volcanic mountain collapses after an eruption so large that the now-empty magma chamber can no longer support its weight. But though the above-ground volcano is gone, the underground volcanic activity continues.
Video examples
Why I think inside the...
and cultural influences I've spent seven years I think so far on this project this one has two heads and inside the chest there are mountains and a jungle inside that jungle there is a river and inside that river there are
Video examples
Meet This Family of...
This is just... one of the most fantastic moments of my life. I can't believe I'm sitting here surrounded by mountain gorillas. And right in front of me is the silverback. He's the dominant male.
Video examples
Exploring the Bay of...
you know, these mountains in the background, that are so… it looks like a watercolour. Wow. Endless, it feels like just water that goes on forever.
Video examples
Honey-Trapping Bears PIPE...
They need to take the bear as deep into the mountain wilderness as possible.
Example 1 of 10
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Rick Santelli
American Journalist
We have mountain of debt that isn't going away and all the problems are here to stay, and anybody who tells you that is a good thing ought to get out of the business of helping the government down the road.
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Shania Twain
Canadian Musician
I feel like I'm on top of the world. Honestly, I feel like I've climbed a very giant mountain, and I'm just standing right on top with my arms wide open and breathing rarified air.
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Neil Marshall
English Director
I don't really have a life outside of movies. But I like to climb mountains and walk the dogs. I like fine wines and good restaurants.
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Samina Baig
Pakistani Athlete
Women need opportunity and encouragement. If a girl can climb mountains, she can do anything positive within her field of work.
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Jubin Nautiyal
Indian Singer
Being a mountain boy, I have always understood the importance of trees, animals and nature for a human being.
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Natalie Massenet
American Businesswoman
My dad taught me never to be afraid of what's on the other side of the mountain.
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Reinhold Messner
Italian Explorer
I have always said that a mountain without danger is not a mountain.
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Werner Herzog
German Director
Every man should pull a boat over a mountain once in his life.
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James Dyson
British Designer
Life is a mountain of solvable problems, and I enjoy that.
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Victor Banerjee
Indian Actor
I find peace in the forests and mountains.
Quote examples
Rick Santelli
American Journalist
We have mountain of debt that isn't going away and all the problems are here to stay, and anybody who tells you that is a good thing ought to get out of the business of helping the government down the road.
Quote examples
Shania Twain
Canadian Musician
I feel like I'm on top of the world. Honestly, I feel like I've climbed a very giant mountain, and I'm just standing right on top with my arms wide open and breathing rarified air.
Quote examples
Neil Marshall
English Director
I don't really have a life outside of movies. But I like to climb mountains and walk the dogs. I like fine wines and good restaurants.
Quote examples
Samina Baig
Pakistani Athlete
Women need opportunity and encouragement. If a girl can climb mountains, she can do anything positive within her field of work.
Quote examples
Jubin Nautiyal
Indian Singer
Being a mountain boy, I have always understood the importance of trees, animals and nature for a human being.
Quote examples
Natalie Massenet
American Businesswoman
My dad taught me never to be afraid of what's on the other side of the mountain.
Quote examples
Reinhold Messner
Italian Explorer
I have always said that a mountain without danger is not a mountain.
Quote examples
Werner Herzog
German Director
Every man should pull a boat over a mountain once in his life.
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James Dyson
British Designer
Life is a mountain of solvable problems, and I enjoy that.
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Victor Banerjee
Indian Actor
I find peace in the forests and mountains.
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