mountains
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/ˈmaʊntn̩z/
English
Definitions
noun
- An elevation of land of considerable dimensions rising more or less abruptly, forming a conspicuous figure in the landscape, usually having a small extent of surface at its summit.“We spent the weekend hiking in the mountains.”
- Something very large in size or quantity; a huge amount; a great heap.“He was a real mountain of a man, standing seven feet tall.”
- Of, belonging to, relating to, or found on a mountain; like a mountain in size; (of living things) growing or living on a mountain.“some mountain ranges; the high mountain top; a scenic mountain view; the mountain lodge; the leaves of mountain cranberries; a mountain goat”
- A difficult task or challenge.
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Synonyms
uplandmounthighlandmountainousrangebergpileshighlandsheapsgorerocksreliefaboriginespeaksrockieshills