noun · neutral
mountain
UK/ˈmaʊntɪn/US/ˈmaʊntən/MOUN·tain
a very large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level
Examples
“It was more than 2,000 metres high, so I climbed the mountain with a guide.”
“The village lies at the foot of a mountain.”
“Mountain air felt much fresher than in the city.”
Band 8 sentence
“The mountain range creates a natural barrier that affects local weather patterns and biodiversity.”
Collocations
- climb a mountain
- at the foot of the mountain
- mountain range
Word family
Common mistakes
I climbed the hill which was very high, it was a mountain.→I climbed the mountain which was very high.
There are many mountain in that area.→There are many mountains in that area.
Say it for a higher band
5hill→6peak→7+mountain
Synonyms
peak
Easily confused
hill
“We spent the afternoon walking up a gentle hill near the town.”
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