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- [ser-mount]
- /sərˈmaʊnt/
- /səˈmaʊnt/
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- [ser-mount]
- /sərˈmaʊnt/
Definitions of surmounting word
- verb with object surmounting to mount upon; get on the top of; mount upon and cross over: to surmount a hill. 1
- verb with object surmounting to get over or across (barriers, obstacles, etc.). 1
- verb with object surmounting to prevail over: to surmount tremendous difficulties. 1
- verb with object surmounting to be on top of or above: a statue surmounting a pillar. 1
- verb with object surmounting to furnish with something placed on top or above: to surmount a tower with a spire. 1
- verb with object surmounting Obsolete. to surpass in excellence. to exceed in amount. 1
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Origin of surmounting
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English surmounten < Anglo-French surmounter, Middle French. See sur-1, mount1
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Parts of speech for Surmounting
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
surmounting popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
surmounting usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for surmounting
noun surmounting
- clean sweep — an overwhelming victory
- grand slam — Bridge. the winning of all thirteen tricks of a deal. Compare little slam.
- hole in one — ace (def 8a).
- ascension — In some religions, when someone goes to heaven, you can refer to their ascension to heaven.
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