k2
k2 — noun
1. the world's second-highest mountain, in the Karakoram of the northern Kashmir re
the world's second-highest mountain, in the Karakoram of the northern Kashmir region, near the border area between Pakistan and China
Ayana trained for years before joining an expedition to climb K2.
climb K2
Heavy snow forced the team to turn back below K2 last July.
below K2 after weather change
From base camp, Gabriel could see K2 rising above the dark ridge.
see K2 from base camp
Many climbers regard K2 as harder and more dangerous than Everest.
regard K2 as + adjective
The documentary follows Niran's first attempt to reach the summit of K2.
reach the summit of K2
- climb K2
- K2 base camp
- K2 expedition
- the summit of K2
Grammar Patterns
climb K2
the summit of K2
at K2 base camp
Usage Note
Usually follows verbs such as climb, reach, or descend from, and it often appears with summit, base camp, or expedition. In ordinary use the name stands without an article: you say 'on K2' or 'near K2 base camp', not 'on the K2'.
Common Mistakes
Common collocations
Nouns
- K2 base camp
- K2 expedition
- K2 summit
Phrases
- climb K2
- reach the summit of K2
Prepositions
- on K2
- below K2
- near K2 base camp