mounting
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.growing or increasing steadily in amount or intensity.
adj.gradually increasing in amount, intensity, or force; often used to describe abstract pressures or costs.
Simple“The company faced mounting pressure from the public to change its environmental policies.”
In context“Despite the mounting evidence of systemic failure, the board remained reluctant to initiate a full-scale investigation into the department's finances.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
n.a frame, stand, or support that holds an object in place.
n.a backing, setting, or structural support onto which an object is fixed for display or use.
Simple“The mechanic checked the engine mounting to make sure it was secure.”
In context“The telescope required a specialized mounting to ensure that vibrations from the nearby highway did not interfere with the long-exposure photography.”
- 03 C2 Proficiency
n.the act of getting onto something, like a horse or a bicycle.
n.the action of ascending or seating oneself upon a horse, vehicle, or platform.
Simple“The rider's graceful mounting of the horse impressed the judges.”
In context“The ceremonial mounting of the guard took place at precisely noon, following a tradition that had remained unchanged for centuries.”
SynonymsAntonymsdismounting
Usage mounting evidence
“There is mounting evidence that the loss of plant species due to dieback, such as the grasstree, is leading to negative flow-on effects on fauna.”
“But mounting evidence shows that pollution from wildfire smoke is eclipsing those air-quality gains.”
From mount + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.