gust

Meanings

• Noun

  A strong blast of wind.

  - "The gust of wind knocked the hat off her head."
  - "The sailors braced themselves against the gusts of wind."

• Verb

  To breathe in deeply and exhale forcefully.

  - "He gusted a deep sigh."
  - "She gusted out a sigh of relief."

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Synonyms

windflaw

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gust
hustle , rustle , pustule

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Variants

List of all variants of gust that leads to same result
gust , gustier , gustiest , gustily , gustiness , gustinesses , gusts , gusty , gusted , gusting

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Etymology

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Old French word 'gusser' meaning to swallow, from the root 'gus' meaning throat.

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Trivia

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1. A gust of wind can travel up to 70 miles per hour.

2. The term 'gustatory' refers to the sense of taste.

3. The word 'gusto' means enthusiasm or zest.

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Related Concepts

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1. Wind: A natural flow of air caused by differences in atmospheric pressure.

2. Breeze: A gentle wind, typically lighter than a gust.

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Culture

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In literature, 'gust' is often used to describe the wind or the forceful exhaling of breath. In art, it can represent the power and unpredictability of nature.

How to Memorize "gust"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a tree bending in the wind as a gust passes through. Imagine the leaves rustling and the branches swaying.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gust' with the sound of leaves rustling in the wind or the feeling of a strong breath on your face.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'gust' as 'Gusty Winds Unpredictable Stormy Turbulence'.

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