gale

The word “gale” has 1 syllable: gale

It's pronounced as /ɡeɪl/


What is synonym and antonym for gale?

In the thesaurus, “gale” has 15 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for gale along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for gale

  • blaze
  • burst
  • cyclone
  • eruption
  • explosion
  • flash
  • gust
  • hurricane
  • monsoon
  • outburst
  • squall
  • storm
  • tornado
  • wind
  • windstorm

Meanings of gale

  • verb
    1. To sing; charm; enchant.
    2. To cry; groan; croak.
    3. (of a person) To talk.
    4. (of a bird) To call.
    5. To sing; utter with musical modulations.
    6. To sail, or sail fast.
  • noun
    1. A very strong wind, more than a breeze, less than a storm; number 7 through to 9 winds on the 12-step Beaufort scale.
    2. An outburst, especially of laughter.
    3. A light breeze.
    4. A song or story.
    5. A shrub, also called sweet gale or bog myrtle (Myrica gale), that grows on moors and fens.
    6. A periodic payment, such as is made of a rent or annuity.

Example Sentences

  • The ship sailed bravely through the fierce gale.
  • Leaves rustled in the trees as the strong gale swept through the forest.
  • Despite the challenging weather, the mountaineers pressed on through the icy gale.
  • The weather forecast warned of an approaching winter gale.
  • The fishermen decided to delay their trip due to the dangerous gale conditions at sea.

On this page you'll find 15 synonyms or another words to gale, such as: blaze, burst, cyclone, eruption, explosion, flash, gust.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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