Vocabulary Spotlight
Behemoth
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: विशालकाय (Vishalkayi) – A huge or monstrous creature, or something extremely large and powerful.
Pronunciation
[bi-hee-muhth]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Colossus – बहुत बड़ा (bahut bada)
Related Words
Mammoth – विशालकाय जानवर (vishalkayi jaanwar)
Word Origin
“Behemoth” Hebrew word “behemot” se aaya hai, jo Bible mein ek huge aur powerful creature ke liye use hota tha. Yeh term ab kisi bhi large aur influential cheez ke liye bhi use hoti hai.
– “Behemoth” comes from Hebrew “behemot,” used in the Bible to describe a huge and powerful creature.
Word Family
Adjective: Behemothic – विशालकाय (vishalkayi)
Usage Examples
1. Wo company ek behemoth ban gayi hai jo market ko control karti hai.
– That company has become a behemoth that controls the market.
2. Museum mein ek behemoth dinosaur ka skeleton display par hai.
– A behemoth dinosaur skeleton is on display at the museum.
Cultural Note
India mein behemoth shabd ka use aksar kisi large aur impactful cheez ke liye hota hai, jaise corporate giants ya bada business.
In Context
“Behemoth” ka use aksar large companies, powerful systems, ya huge objects ko describe karne ke liye hota hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Behemoth” ka sabse kareeb synonym kya hai?
“Behemoth” shabd ka origin kya hai?