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Vocabulary Entry
mounting
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
The act of climbing or ascending; an instance of getting on something.
Example Sentences
"The mounting of the horse was a spectacular sight."
"She struggled with the mounting of the ladder to reach the roof."
"His mounting of concerns about the project was evident."
V
verb
Present participle of 'mount'; to go up, to increase, or to attach something.
Example Sentences
"They are mounting the new television on the wall."
"The tension in the room is mounting as the deadline approaches."
"He is mounting his defense for the upcoming trial."
A
adjective
Increasing, rising, or accumulating.
Example Sentences
"The mounting pressure from her peers made her anxious."
"He felt mounting excitement as the concert date drew near."
"The mounting evidence against the suspect was overwhelming."