surmount Meaning & Definition
What Does Surmount Mean?
Surmount is used as a verb meaning To get or be over without touching or resting on; to overcome. It can also mean To cap; to sit on top of.
Quick Facts About Surmount
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //səˈmaʊnt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | subdue, master and overcome |
| Verb forms | surmounts, surmounting, surmounted |
Surmount Definition (Verb)
- To get or be over without touching or resting on; to overcome.
- To cap; to sit on top of.
Verb
- To get over; to overcome.
- To cap; to sit on top off.
Synonyms of Surmount
Surmount synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Surmount
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Surmount in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
surmount (third-person singular simple present surmounts, present participle surmounting, simple past and past participle surmounted)
Words That Rhyme With Surmount
Origin of Surmount
From Middle English surmounten, from Old French surmonter (“to rise above, surmount”), from sur- (“above”) + monter (“to mount”), equivalent to sur- + mount.
How to Pronounce Surmount
Surmount is pronounced //səˈmaʊnt// and has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Surmount
What part of speech is surmount?
Surmount is a verb.
What is another word for surmount?
Close synonyms of surmount are subdue, master and overcome. See the full list of surmount synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of surmount?
The past tense of surmount is surmounted. The present participle is surmounting.