ghat

[ɡɑːt]

ghat Definition

  • 1a set of steps leading down to a river, especially a place where people go to bathe in India
  • 2a mountain pass

Using ghat: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ghat" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The ghat was crowded with people taking a dip in the holy river.

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    The trek through the ghat was challenging but rewarding.

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    The ghat is a popular tourist spot in the city.

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    The army used the ghat to cross the mountain range.

ghat Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ghat

Phrases with ghat

  • a place where Hindus cremate their dead

    Example

    The burning ghat was located on the banks of the river.

  • ghat road

    a road that winds up or down a mountain pass

    Example

    The ghat road was narrow and treacherous.

  • a steep section of a railway track that climbs or descends a mountain pass

    Example

    The train slowed down as it approached the ghat section.

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Summary: ghat in Brief

'Ghat' [ɡɑːt] refers to a set of steps leading down to a river, often used for bathing in India, or a mountain pass. It can be found in phrases like 'burning ghat,' a place where Hindus cremate their dead, or 'ghat road,' a winding road up or down a mountain. The term is formal and can be replaced with 'mountain pass' or 'stairway.'