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    gist
    /dʒɪst/

    noun

    • 1. the substance or general meaning of a speech or text: "it was hard to get the gist of Pedro's talk"
    • 2. the real point of an action: "damage is the gist of the action and without it the plaintiff must fail"

    verb

    • 1. engage in chat or gossip: Nigerian "I need a good friend I can always gist with"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGIST | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Gist is the main subject or idea of something, without details. Learn how to use gist in sentences and see synonyms, antonyms and related words.

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  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › gistGist Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Gist is a noun that means the main point or part of something, or the ground of a legal action. Learn the synonyms, examples, etymology, and history of gist from Merriam-Webster Dictionary.

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  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryGIST | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Gist is the main subject or the most important pieces of information about something, without details. Learn how to use gist in a sentence, how to pronounce it and how to translate it in Spanish and Portuguese.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › gistGist - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work. synonyms: burden, core, effect, essence. see more. noun. the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience. “the gist of the prosecutor's argument”

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › gistGIST Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Gist is the main or essential part of a matter, or the ground of a legal action. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage examples of gist from Dictionary.com.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishgist noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the word gist, which means the main or general meaning of something. See examples, synonyms and related words for gist.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › gistGist - definition of gist by The Free Dictionary

    Gist is the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work, or the grounds for action in a legal suit. Find out more about its origin, usage, and related words in this comprehensive online dictionary.