agast

Meanings

• Adjective / Noun

  A feeling of amazement, awe, or dread.

  - "He looked at the vast ocean with an agast expression."
  - "The crowd was agast at the magician's trick."
  - "The agast silence in the room was deafening."

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Variants

List of all variants of agast that leads to same result
aghast

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Etymology

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From the Old English word 'agastian,' meaning 'to be astonished.'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'agast' is sometimes used interchangeably with the word 'astonished'.

2. In some languages, there are similar words to 'agast' that convey the same meaning, such as the Spanish word 'asombrar' or the French word 'étonner'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Astonishment: A strong feeling of surprise or shock, often accompanied by wonder or amazement.

2. Fear: An emotion characterized by anxiety and apprehension, often in response to a perceived threat.

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Culture

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The word 'agast' has been used in various literary works to describe a feeling of shock, awe, or fear. In poetry, it is often used to create a sense of suspense or wonder.

How to Memorize "agast"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the feeling of being agast. Imagine yourself in a situation where you are amazed or awestruck. Close your eyes and focus on the details of the scene, such as the expression on your face or the feeling in your stomach.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'agast' with the feeling of being amazed or awestruck. Think of a time when you felt this way and remember the details of the situation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: Astonishingly Great Amazement.

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