mountain
Translation
mountain, a large pile
Examples
We climbed the mountain yesterday.
We climbed the mountain yesterday.
I have a mountain of work to do.
I have a mountain of work to do.
Grammar Patterns
a mountain a large natural elevation of the earth's surface We climbed the mountain yesterday.
a mountain of sth. a large pile or amount of sth. I have a mountain of work to do.
Similar Words
Synonyms: peak, hill (smaller), pile, heap
Etymology
From Old French 'montaigne', which comes from Latin 'mons' (mountain).
Memory Tips
It's related to the verb 'mount'. A mountain is a very large 'mount' or hill that one can climb.