volcano vs mount

mount vs volcano

volcano and mount both are nouns.

volcano is not a verb while mount is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
volcano	Yes	No	No	No
mount	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, mount is a hypernym of volcano; that is, mount is a word with a broader meaning than volcano:

volcano: a mountain formed by volcanic material
mount: a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

Other hypernyms of volcano include mountain.

volcano (noun)	mount (noun)
a mountain formed by volcanic material	the act of climbing something
a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt	a lightweight horse kept for riding only
	something forming a back that is added for strengthening
	a mounting consisting of a piece of metal (as in a ring or other jewelry) that holds a gem in place
	a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

volcano (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

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