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Gush (verb) means to flow out suddenly and in large amounts. Example: “Water gushed from the broken pipe.”
verb
1
To flow out suddenly and in large amounts.
"Water gushed from the broken pipe."
"Blood gushed from the cut before the paramedics arrived."
2
To express enthusiasm or praise in an excessive, over-the-top way.
"She gushed about her new boyfriend for the whole dinner."
noun
1
A sudden, forceful outflow of liquid.
"A gush of water burst through the dam wall."
How to use gush
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo flow out suddenly and heavily, or to praise something in an overly enthusiastic way.
Common mistake
When describing a person "gushing" over something, it often has a slightly negative, over-the-top connotation.
Common pairings
gush with praise
blood gushed
water gushed out
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Word forms
- Plural
- gushes
- Third person singular
- gushes
- Past tense
- gushed
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Water _____ from the broken pipe.
Etymology
From Middle English guschen, likely echoing the gurgling sound of water, related to gust.
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What does “gush” mean?
The word “gush” means to flow out suddenly and in large amounts. In plain terms, to flow out suddenly and heavily, or to praise something in an overly enthusiastic way.
How do you pronounce “gush”?
“Gush” is pronounced GUHSH (/ˈɡʌʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “gush” in a sentence?
Here is “gush” used in a sentence: “Water gushed from the broken pipe.”
What part of speech is “gush”?
Depending on how it is used, “gush” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “gush” come from?
The word “gush” comes from Middle English. From Middle English guschen, likely echoing the gurgling sound of water, related to gust.
How many meanings does “gush” have?
“Gush” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to flow out suddenly and in large amounts.
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