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elevation vs mount

mount vs elevation

elevation and mount both are nouns.

elevation is not a verb while mount is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
elevation Yes No No No
mount Yes No Yes No
As nouns, mount is a hyponym of elevation; that is, mount is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than elevation:
  • elevation: a raised or elevated geological formation
  • mount: a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
Other hyponyms of elevation include highland, upland, hill, mountain, foreland, head, headland, promontory, ridge, swell.
elevation (noun) mount (noun)
the act of increasing the wealth or prestige or power or scope of something the act of climbing something
drawing of an exterior of a structure a lightweight horse kept for riding only
distance of something above a reference point (such as sea level) something forming a back that is added for strengthening
(ballet) the height of a dancer's leap or jump a mounting consisting of a piece of metal (as in a ring or other jewelry) that holds a gem in place
the event of something being raised upward a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
a raised or elevated geological formation
angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
elevation (verb) mount (verb)
go up or advance
fix onto a backing, setting, or support
attach to a support
copulate with
put up or launch
prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
get up on the back of
Difference between elevation and mount

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