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Meaning of "ghat" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD GHAT

From Hindi ghāt, from Sanskrit ghatta.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF GHAT

ghat  [ɡɔːt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GHAT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Ghat is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GHAT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

ghat

Ghat

As used in many parts of Northern South Asia, the term ghat refers to a series of steps leading down to a body of water, particularly a holy river. In Bengali-speaking regions, this set of stairs can lead down to something as small as a pond or as large as a major river.

Definition of ghat in the English dictionary

The first definition of ghat in the dictionary is stairs or a passage leading down to a river. Other definition of ghat is a mountain pass or mountain range. Ghat is also a place of cremation.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GHAT


airport
ˈɛəˌpɔːt
bought
bɔːt
brought
brɔːt
caught
kɔːt
court
kɔːt
export
ˈɛkspɔːt
fort
fɔːt
forte
fɔːt
import
ɪmˈpɔːt
ort
ɔːt
ought
ɔːt
port
pɔːt
Porte
pɔːt
report
rɪˈpɔːt
resort
rɪˈzɔːt
short
ʃɔːt
sort
sɔːt
sport
spɔːt
support
səˈpɔːt
thought
θɔːt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GHAT

gharial
gharri
gharry
ghast
ghastful
ghastfully
ghastlier
ghastliest
ghastliness
ghastly
ghastness
Ghats
ghaut
ghazal
Ghazali
ghazi

WORDS THAT END LIKE GHAT

all that
and all that
and that
as all that
be all that
been-there done-that
chat
for all that
hat
I know what
in order that
in that
in the event that
like that
on condition that
on the understanding that
so that
that
this and that
what

Synonyms and antonyms of ghat in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «ghat» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GHAT

Find out the translation of ghat to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of ghat from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «ghat» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

加特
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ghat
570 millions of speakers

English

ghat
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

घाट
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الغاط
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

гхат
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Ghat
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ঘাট
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

ghat
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ghat
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Ghat
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ガート
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

산길
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ghat
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chô để leo xuống sông
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மலைவழியான
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

घाट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

dağ geçidi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ghat
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Ghat
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

гхат
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Ghat
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ghat
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Ghat
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ghat
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ghat
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of ghat

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GHAT»

The term «ghat» is quite widely used and occupies the 31.394 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GHAT» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «ghat» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «ghat» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about ghat

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GHAT»

Discover the use of ghat in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to ghat and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
On the Ganga Ghat
This is a collection of 11 stories and the prose is exquisite , chiseled, sparse yet evocative, and the result is mesmerising.
Raja Rao, 1993
2
Lonely Planet India
About 80 ghats border the river, but the main group extends from Assi Ghat, near the university, northwards to Raj Ghat, near the road and rail bridge. A boat trip along the river provides the perfect introduction, although for most of the year the  ...
Sarina Singh, 2010
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Frommer's India
467 Varanasi Tulsi Ghat Tulsi Ghat Assi Ghat Assi Ghat Shivala Ghat Shivala Ghat Hanuman Ghat Hanuman Ghat Harishchandra Ghat Harishchandra Ghat Kedara Ghat Kedara Ghat Chauki Ghat Chauki Ghat Raja Ghat Raja Ghat Pandey ...
Pippa de Bruyn, Keith Bain, David Allardice, 2010
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Good Earth Varanasi City Guide
Ra|Gnal Rani Ghat Ptahlad Ghat Naya Ghat Trtlochan Ghat Sakka Ghat Gola Ghat Gai Ghat Panchganga Ghat Ram Ghat Bhaunsla Ghat Manikamika Ghat Buming Ghat Ganga Mahal Ghat Scindia Ghat Lalita Ghat Mir Ghat Man Mandlr Ghat ...
‎2002
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Encyclopaedia of Tourism Resources in India
one ghat to the next. This way you're among the throng of people who come to the edge of the Ganges not only for a ritual bath, but to do yoga, offer blessings, buy paan, sell flowers, get a massage, play cricket, have a swim, get a shave, and ...
Manohar Sajnani, 2001
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Geography Of India For Civil Ser Exam
In the Nilgiris the Eastern Ghat joins the Western Ghat to form a mountain knot ( Nilgiri) whose highest point is Anaimudi (2695 m). South of Nilgiri lies the Palghat (Palakkad Gap). The other important passes of the western Ghat are Thai Ghat ...
Hussain
7
Itinerary and directory for Western India: being a ...
Numtea Chu ghat, for foot passengers, is distant 4 coss from Ilaunee- poora(wirfe CXI.) Kuteeboree ghat, is a good road, and if cleared of jungle, would be passable to every description of laden cattle. It leads from the Kusba of Borud or Bordu ...
John Clunes, 1826
8
Bengal Local Statutory Rules and Orders, 1903: Being Lists ...
Burra Sahib's Hat Ghat. 2. Matea Brooz Ghat. — 3. Alii Nuckhee Khan's Ghat. 4. Nimuck Mehal Ghat. 5. Watgunge Ghat. 6. Prinsep's Ghat. 7. Baboo Ghat. 8. Police Ghat. 9. Hera Lall Seal's, or the Ghat north of No. 1 Jetty. 10. Mullick's Ghat . XI.
Bengal (India), 1908
9
The Rough Guide to India
Wood touts descend on tourists at the ghat explaining the finer metaphysical points of transmutation ("cremation is education") before subtly shifting to the practicalities of how much wood is needed to burn one body, the never-ending cycle of ...
‎2003
10
Kenya National Assembly Official Record (Hansard)
Can I table this ghat? An hon. Member: You can consume it! The Temporary Deputy Speaker (Mr. Wetangula): It is perishable and you cannot table it. Mr. Farah: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, thank you very much for giving me this ...

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GHAT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term ghat is used in the context of the following news items.
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'Follow signboard directions for safe ride on Kallaty Ghat Road'
As many as 80 accidents have been reported on Kallaty Ghat Road, on ... who were not used to driving on ghat roads, found it difficult to follow ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
2
Landslip snaps traffic on ghat road
Heaps of soil slid from the edge of Kodaikanal-Palani Ghat Road near the ... and all vehicles were diverted through Batlagundu Ghat Road. «The Hindu, Jul 15»
3
Hill cut at Dive Ghat to make way for pilgrims
Hill cut at Dive Ghat to make way for pilgrims ... A hill at Dive Ghat is being cut to make way for the wari procession, which will pass through this ... «Pune Mirror, Jul 15»
4
Govt may reduce 6000sq km from W Ghat's no-go zone
NEW DELHI: The Centre will come out with the final notification on earmarking an ecologically sensitive area (ESA) within the Western Ghats ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
5
Shiradi Ghat repair by Nov, but road may open in Aug: PWD minister
The ongoing repair of the Shiradi Ghat road will be completed before November but the work sufficient to reopen the stretch for traffic will get ... «Deccan Herald, Jul 15»
6
Shiradi Ghat closure: KSRTC loses Rs 4.71 cr in 6 months
The KSRTC has suffered a loss of Rs 4.71 crore in the last six months, ever since the Shiradi Ghat section was closed for repair. From January ... «Bhatkallys, Jul 15»
7
Vyapam scam: Journalist's last rites performed at Nigambodh Ghat
NEW DELHI: The journalist covering the Vyapam scam who died yesterday under mysterious circumstances in Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh, was ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
8
Work on Shiradi Ghat stretch of National Highway 75 resumes
However, the Charmadi Ghat stretch was in the news owing to ... Passengers have been getting stuck on the ghat section for several hours. «The Hindu, Jul 15»
9
Even Ganga shuns Massacre Ghat | Kanpur NYOOOZ
KANPUR: Historical Massacre Ghat, that was a mute witness to one of the most gory massacre of the First War of Independence 1857, has ... «NYOOOZ, Jun 15»
10
Rai upset with PWD for not upgrading Charmadi Ghat
The Ghat is being extensively used in the wake of closure of Shiradi Ghat, the main thoroughfare on National Highway 75 for reconstruction ... «The Hindu, Jun 15»

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