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gush

|gush|

B2

/ɡʌʃ/

sudden flow

Etymology
Etymology Information

'gush' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'gusshen,' where 'gus-' meant 'to pour or flow.'

Historical Evolution

'gusshen' transformed into the modern English word 'gush.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to pour or flow,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a sudden, forceful flow or outpouring.

A gush of wind blew the papers off the table.

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Verb 1

to flow out suddenly and with force.

Water gushed from the broken pipe.

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Verb 2

to express oneself extravagantly or emotionally.

She gushed about her new boyfriend.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40