Word
mont
Phoneticsmont
/ˈmɑnt/
Definition
n. a mountain or hill, usually used as part of a name.
n. a mountain or peak; primarily used as a prefix in proper names or in poetic contexts.
Examples
“The climbers reached the top of the mont at noon.”
“Many peaks in the Alps are designated with the prefix 'mont' followed by a specific local name.”
“The historical manuscript describes a small settlement nestled at the base of the mont, providing a strategic vantage point over the surrounding valley and trade routes.”
Examples
simple
“The climbers reached the top of the mont at noon.”
contextual
“Many peaks in the Alps are designated with the prefix 'mont' followed by a specific local name.”
complex
“The historical manuscript describes a small settlement nestled at the base of the mont, providing a strategic vantage point over the surrounding valley and trade routes.”
Usage
Usually capitalized when used as a title for a specific mountain.
Teaching tip
In modern English, this is almost exclusively found in French place names or very old English poetry; students should use 'mount' or 'mountain' instead.
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