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gust
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- pronunciation:
- guhst
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a sudden rush or blast of wind.
The gust carried his kite even higher.- synonyms:
- blast, puff
- similar words:
- blow, breeze, draft, gale, squall, wind
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| definition 2: |
an abrupt or sudden burst of anything, such as smoke, rain, or emotional response.
When the clown's pants fell down, a gust of laughter filled the theater.- synonyms:
- burst, outbreak
- similar words:
- blast, blow, eruption, explosion, paroxysm
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| related words: |
waft |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
gusts, gusting, gusted |
| definition: |
to blow in gusts.
The wind gusted, and the boat nearly overturned.- synonyms:
- blow, puff
- similar words:
- breeze, squall
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| related words: |
storm |
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