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gust

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɡʌst/

Forms: gusts

gust means: A sudden, short burst of strong wind.

noun

SUDDEN WINDB2

A sudden, short burst of strong wind.

  • A gust blew my hat away.
  • Strong gusts shook the trees all night.
  • The door slammed shut in a sudden gust of wind.

How to use it: a gust of wind (A gust of wind scattered the papers.)

Similar words: blast

Common phrases: gust of wind, strong gust, sudden gust

ENJOYMENTC2

Pleasure in something, especially in eating or drinking it.

  • He ate the bread with gust.
  • She described the feast with great gust.
  • His gust for fine food never faded.

Similar words: relish, enjoyment, pleasure

Common phrases: with great gust, eat with gust

Questions about gust

What does gust mean?

A sudden, short burst of strong wind.

What is gust in other languages?

Türkçe: sert rüzgâr · Español: ráfaga · Français: rafale · Deutsch: Böe · Italiano: raffica · 日本語: 突風

How do you pronounce gust?

It is pronounced /ɡʌst/.

How do you use gust in a sentence?

A gust blew my hat away. Strong gusts shook the trees all night.

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