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surmount Definition and Meaning in English (surmount definition)

verb
Synonyms:overcomeconquertriumph over
Quick Answer • Definition

Surmount definition: To overcome a difficulty or obstacle successfully.

Definitions of Surmount

  1. 1verb

    To overcome a difficulty or obstacle successfully.

  2. 2verb

    To stand or be placed on top of something.

Example Sentences

casual

“She managed to surmount all the obstacles in her path.”

formal

“The monument is surmounted by a statue of a lion.”

Synonyms

overcomeconquertriumph overget overdefeat

Antonyms

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensesurmounted
present participlesurmounting
adjectivesurmountable
adjectiveinsurmountable

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Surmount definition: To overcome a difficulty or obstacle successfully.
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'Surmount' translates to 'surmount' in English. Surmount definition: To overcome a difficulty or obstacle successfully.
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