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Word

mounted

Phoneticsmount·ed

US/ˈmaʊnɪd/

UK/mˈaʊntɪd/

Definitions

01to fix onto a surface

B2

v. to fix something firmly onto a wall, a stand, or a frame so it can be seen or used.

v. to attach an object securely to a support, frame, or surface for display or functional use.

“The new television is mounted on the wall to save space in the living room.”

“The curator ensured that the ancient tapestry was mounted on a custom-built frame to prevent the delicate fibres from stretching under their own weight.”

Antonyms

02to increase in amount

B2

v. to grow larger or stronger over time, especially something negative like pressure or costs.

v. to increase progressively in amount, intensity, or force.

“The costs of the house repairs mounted quickly as they found more problems.”

“Public pressure mounted against the local council after they failed to address the rising levels of air pollution in the city centre.”

03on horseback

B2

adj. riding a horse, especially used for police or soldiers.

adj. serving or appearing on horseback; typically used in military or law enforcement contexts.

“Mounted police officers moved through the crowd to keep everyone safe during the parade.”

“The historical reenactment featured a line of mounted soldiers dressed in authentic nineteenth-century uniforms.”

Synonyms

Antonyms

dismountedon foot

04to organise an event

C1

v. to organise and start a large activity, like a search or a protest.

v. to organise and initiate a specific campaign, exhibition, or large-scale effort.

“The rescue team mounted a search for the missing hikers as soon as the storm stopped.”

“The opposition party mounted a fierce challenge to the proposed legislation, citing concerns over civil liberties and economic stability.”

Formal

Real-World Examples

“Unlike a mounted security camera, a roaming appliance may record people who never saw its privacy policy.”
The Conversation · 17 Sept 2026
“Surprisingly, even some healthy people responded poorly, while some immunosuppressed people mounted strong responses.”
ScienceDaily · 21 Aug 2026

Etymology

From mount + -ed.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
Common
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