gush
Gush (verb) means to flow out suddenly and in large amounts. Example: “Water gushed from the broken pipe.”
How to use gush
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo flow out suddenly and heavily, or to praise something in an overly enthusiastic way.
When describing a person "gushing" over something, it often has a slightly negative, over-the-top connotation.
Word forms
gushed past tense, gushes plural, gushes singular
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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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