surmount

transitive verb sur·mount \sər-ˈmau̇nt\

: to deal with (a problem or a difficult situation) successfully

: to be placed at the top of (something)

Full Definition of SURMOUNT

obsolete : to surpass in quality or attainment : excel

: to prevail over : overcome <surmount an obstacle>

: to get to the top of : climb

: to stand or lie at the top of

— sur·mount·able \-ˈmau̇n-tə-bəl\ adjective

See surmount defined for kids

Middle English, from Anglo-French surmunter, from sur- + munter to mount

First Known Use: 14th century

Synonyms: best, conquer, defeat, dispatch, do down [British], get, get around, lick, master, overbear, overcome, overmatch, prevail (over), skunk, stop, subdue, beat, take, trim, triumph (over), upend, win (against), worst

SURMOUNT Defined for Kids

verb sur·mount \sər-ˈmau̇nt\

sur·mount·edsur·mount·ing

: overcome 1 <He'll have to surmount difficulties to win.>

: to get to the top of

: to be at the top of <A castle surmounts the cliff.>

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