mounted Meaning & Definition
What Does Mounted Mean?
Mounted is an adjective that means On horseback. It is also used to mean Furnished; supplied. As a verb, it means simple past and past participle of mount. As a verb, it means To get upon; to ascend; to climb.
Quick Facts About Mounted
| Part of speech | adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈmaʊntɪd// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | adorned, affixed and decorated |
| Antonyms | unmounted, demount and dismount |
Mounted Definition (Adjective)
- On horseback.
The mounted cavalry rode into town.
- Furnished; supplied.
Mounted as a Verb
- simple past and past participle of mount
Verb
- To get upon; to ascend; to climb.
to mount stairs
- To place oneself on (a horse, a bicycle, etc.); to bestride.
The rider mounted his horse.
- To cause to mount; to put on horseback; to furnish with animals for riding.
- To cause (something) to rise or ascend; to drive up; to raise; to elevate; to lift up.
- To rise on high; to go up; to be upraised or uplifted; to tower aloft; to ascend; often with up.
- To attach (an object) to a support, backing, framework etc.
to mount a mailbox on a post
- To attach (a drive or device) to the file system in order to make it available to the operating system.
- (sometimes with up) To increase in quantity or intensity.
The bills mounted up and the business failed. There is mounting tension in Crimea.
- To attain in value; to amount (to).
- To get on top of (an animal) to mate.
- To have sexual intercourse with someone.
- To begin (a campaign, military assault, etc.); to launch.
The General gave the order to mount the attack.
- To deploy (cannon) for use.
to mount a cannon
- To prepare and arrange the scenery, furniture, etc. for use in (a play or production).
- To incorporate fat, especially butter, into (a dish, especially a sauce to finish it).
Mount the sauce with one tablespoon of butter.
Adjective
- Raised on steps, generally three, as a cross
Synonyms of Mounted
Mounted synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Mounted
Mounted in a Sentence
The mounted cavalry rode into town.
to mount stairs
The rider mounted his horse.
to mount a mailbox on a post
The bills mounted up and the business failed. There is mounting tension in Crimea.
The General gave the order to mount the attack.
to mount a cannon
Mount the sauce with one tablespoon of butter.
Word Forms & Grammar
mounted (not comparable)
mounted
Words That Rhyme With Mounted
Origin of Mounted
From mount + -ed.
Mounted Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of mounted is //ˈmaʊntɪd//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Mounted
Is mounted an adjective or a verb?
Mounted is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for mounted?
Words with a similar meaning to mounted include adorned, affixed and decorated. See the full list of mounted synonyms and antonyms.