Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: surmount
IPA transcription: [sɚm'aʊnt]
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: overcome, get_over, subdue, surmount, master
    Meaning: get on top of; deal with successfully; "He overcame his shyness"
  • Synonyms: surmount
    Meaning: be on top of; "The scarf surmounted the gown"
Usage examples
  • I was preparing to surmount the barbed-wire fence again, when the planter returned and halted for another chat.
  • And with Sir George and stout Sir James, Both knights of good account, Good Sir Ralph Rabby there was slaine, Whose prowesse did surmount.