Transcription
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- [guhst]
- /gʌst/
- /ɡʌst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [guhst]
- /gʌst/
Definitions of gust word
- noun gust Archaic. flavor or taste. 1
- noun gust Obsolete. enjoyment or gratification. 1
- verb without object gust to blow or rush in gusts. 1
- verb with object gust Scot. to taste; savor. 1
- noun gust A brief, strong rush of wind. 1
- noun gust of wind 1
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Origin of gust
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; < Old Norse gustr a gust, akin to gjōsa, gusa to gust
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Parts of speech for Gust
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gust popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% 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.
gust usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gust
noun gust
- burst — If something bursts or if you burst it, it suddenly breaks open or splits open and the air or other substance inside it comes out.
- squall — the act or sound of squalling: The baby's squall was heard next door.
- gale — Zona [zoh-nuh] /ˈzoʊ nə/ (Show IPA), 1874–1938, U.S. novelist, short-story writer, playwright, and poet.
- flurry — a light, brief shower of snow.
- breeze — A breeze is a gentle wind.
Antonyms for gust
noun gust
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