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Synonyms & Similar Words
blast
blow
puff
gust
flurry
squall
gale
storm
whirlwind
breeze
zephyr
wind
draft
current
surge
wave
flurry
spurt
burst
explosion
eruption
outburst
flare
flash
spark
blast
blowout
blowup
bluster
roar
howl
whistle
whoosh
rush
surge
sweep
swirl
eddy
vortex
tornado
cyclone
typhoon
hurricane
tempest
squall
blizzard
snowstorm
hailstorm
thunderstorm
Meaning of Gust
A strong, sudden blast of wind
Definitions
- A brief, strong blast of wind
- * A sudden, brief increase in the intensity of a feeling or activity
Etymology of Gust
The word "gust" originated in the 16th century from the Old Norse word "gustr", which means "blast of wind"
It is related to the Old English word "gūst", which means "battle" or "fight", and the Middle English word "gusten", which means "to blow or blast"
Example Uses
- A strong gust of wind blew the door open
- * The storm brought heavy rain and powerful gusts of wind
- * The crowd erupted into a gust of applause when the concert started
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
calm
stillness
serenity
peacefulness
tranquility
quiet
silence
still
stagnant
stale
dull
flat
lifeless
limp
weak
faint
gentle
soft
mild
moderate
temperate
stable
steady
constant
steady
unwavering
unchanging
consistent