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   Sur·mount

   /sərˈmount/

   

   verb

   • 1. overcome (a difficulty or obstacle): "all manner of cultural differences were surmounted" Similar overcomeconquerget overprevail overtriumph overget the better ofbeatvanquishmasterclearcrossmake one's way around/past/overmake it around/past/overpass overbe unstoppable bydeal withcope withresistendureOpposite be beaten by
   • 2. stand or be placed on top of: "the tomb was surmounted by a sculptured angel" Similar captopcrowntiprise abovetower aboveovertopdominateOpposite be dominated by

   Word Origin late Middle English (also in the sense ‘surpass, be superior to’): from Old French surmonter (see sur-1, mount1).

   Derivatives

   • 1. surmountable adjective

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   What is surmount verb?

   • Definition of surmount verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary surmount something to deal successfully with a difficulty synonym overcome She was well aware of the difficulties that had to be surmounted. The organizers of the concerts have first to surmount the hurdle of gaining sponsorship. There are several obstacles to be surmounted.

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   What does the word'mount' mean?

   • Did you know? Did you know? Our verb mount, meaning "ascend, get up onto", comes from the same Latin root as mountain, and we keep those images in mind when using surmount, since climbing up or over a mountain is a symbol of achievement.

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   What does it mean to surmount a hill?

   • mount upon and cross over: to surmount a hill. to get over or across (barriers, obstacles, etc.). to prevail over: to surmount tremendous difficulties. to be on top of or above: a statue surmounting a pillar. to furnish with something placed on top or above: to surmount a tower with a spire. to surpass in excellence. to exceed in amount.

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   1. We must surmount the challenges ahead to achieve success. 2. She surmounts every obstacle with unwavering determination. 3. They managed to surmount their differences and find common ground. 4. It took great effort to surmount the steep mountain trail. 5. The team's resilience helped them surmount the setback and come out stronger. 6.

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