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ghat

ghat
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [gawt, got]
    • /gɔt, gɒt/
    • /ɡɑːt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [gawt, got]
    • /gɔt, gɒt/

Definitions of ghat word

  • noun ghat a wide set of steps descending to a river, especially a river used for bathing. 1
  • noun ghat a mountain pass. 1
  • noun ghat a mountain range or escarpment. 1
  • noun ghat (in South Asia) a flight of steps leading down to a river. 1
  • noun ghat India: steps to a river 1
  • noun ghat stairs or a passage leading down to a river 0

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Origin of ghat

First appearance:

before 1595
One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Hindi ghāṭ < Sanskrit ghaṭṭa

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Parts of speech for Ghat

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

ghat popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

ghat usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with ghat

  • what is a ghat?
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