gushing
/ˈɡʌʃɪŋ/
Meanings
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adjective, verb
Flowing or coming out in a steady, abundant stream; pouring forth copiously.
- "The water gushed out of the broken pipe."
- "The fountain gushed water high into the air."
- "He gushed forth praise for his team's performance."
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verb
Speak or express oneself in an excessively enthusiastic or sentimental way.
- "She gushed about her favorite book for hours."
- "He gushed over his newborn baby."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with gushingrushes , muses , abuses , reuses
Variants
List of all variants of gushing that leads to same resultgush , gushed , gushes , gushing , gushingly
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).gushes, gushed, gushing
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Old English gusan, gusian, meaning 'to pour, gush forth'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The term 'gushing' is also used in the oil industry to describe the sudden release of oil or gas from a well.
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The largest waterfall in the world, the Angel Falls in Venezuela, gushes water from a height of 3,212 feet (979 meters).
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
flow: Related to the continuous movement of a liquid or gas.
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pour: To cause a liquid to flow continuously from a container.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, 'gushing' is often used to describe overly enthusiastic or sentimental speech or behavior. In art, 'gushing' water or lava can be a powerful visual element.
How to Memorize "gushing"
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visualize
- Imagine a water fountain gushing water into the air.
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associate
- Associate the word 'gushing' with the sound of water flowing.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Gushing: Goes Underwater, Splashes Huge Sprays' to remember the meaning.
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