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on the mountain vs in the mountain

The correct phrase is 'on the mountain.' 'In the mountain' is not commonly used in English. 'On the mountain' is the appropriate preposition to indicate being physically located on the surface of a mountain.

Last updated: March 11, 2024 • 927 views

on the mountain

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'on the mountain' when referring to being physically located on the surface of a mountain.

Examples:

  • We built a cabin on the mountain.
  • She loves hiking on the mountain.
  • There is a beautiful view on the mountain.
  • The climbers reached the summit on the mountain.
  • The snow is melting on the mountain.

Alternatives:

  • at the mountain
  • near the mountain
  • by the mountain
  • on top of the mountain
  • on the peak of the mountain

in the mountain

This phrase is not commonly used in English.

  • Apr 29, 2018 ... There's an area after you meet the blue dwarf in the mountain (after Atreus breaks some stuff and you have to fight Fire Draugr) and pass a ...
  • Mar 7, 2021 ... There is no other valid expression for using “in the mountain”. However, there is an expression for “in the mountains” (plural) That simply ...
  • Apr 29, 2018 ... Getting back to a legendary chest in The Mountain. I can't find a way to get back to the chest that you get after the second climb. To open ...
  • Nov 11, 2021 ... Questions: The prepositions before the beach can be used “at” and “on”? They mean the same? How about we had a picnic “in” the mountain, or “ ...
  • Apr 3, 2021 ... Is the scene in the mountain from Fellowship Of The Ring the same Lone Mountain from The Hobbit?? Just rewatched the 3 Lotr's, and I'm ...
  • Hansen's times rank third and eighth in the Mountain West this season. ... Placed second in the 500-yard free with a time of 5:01.28, which ranks sixth in the ...
  • The Girl in the Mountain is a terrible film. Slow pace, bad acting, made me laugh out loud because of how bad it was. This film tried too hard. 1 star rating.
  • Jul 3, 2014 ... (Goats and trees and snow can also be 'in the mountains'.) 'In the mountain' means 'inside it', like a cave or mine. Share.
  • Hole-in-the-Mountain is a large prairie remnant situated on a steep valley along the outer edge of the glacial escarpment known as the Prairie Coteau.
  • Dec 18, 2011 ... Could anyone explain the difference? Thanks. They were 3,000 metres up IN the mountain. It was freezing and really windy ON the mountain.

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