Word
mounting
Phoneticsmount·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈmaʊntɪŋ/
UK/mˈaʊntɪŋ/
注意In Japanese, マウンティング usually means “showing you are better than others”. In English, mounting means a frame or support for something, or growing, like mounting costs; it does not mean acting superior to people.
Definitions
01increasing
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.
“The company faced mounting pressure from the public to change its environmental policies.”
“Despite the mounting evidence of systemic failure, the board remained reluctant to initiate a full-scale investigation into the department's finances.”
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02a support or frame
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Technical
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.
“The mechanic checked the engine mounting to make sure it was secure.”
“The telescope required a specialized mounting to ensure that vibrations from the nearby highway did not interfere with the long-exposure photography.”
03the act of getting on
C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Formal
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.
“The rider's graceful mounting of the horse impressed the judges.”
“The ceremonial mounting of the guard took place at precisely noon, following a tradition that had remained unchanged for centuries.”
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “mounting” in context.
Real-World Examples
“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.” “Using or even mounting a dashcam in your car can lead to severe fines.” Etymology
From mount + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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