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gist

The word “gist” has 1 syllable: gist

It's pronounced as /dʒɪst/

What is synonym and antonym for gist?

In the thesaurus, “gist” has 58 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for gist along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for gist

Antonyms for gist

  • exterior
  • exteriority
  • insignificance
  • meaninglessness
  • surface

Meanings of gist

  • noun
    1. The most essential part; the main idea or substance (of a longer or more complicated matter); the crux of a matter; the pith.
    2. The essential ground for action in a suit, without which there is no cause of action.
    3. Resting place (especially of animals), lodging.
  • verb
    1. To summarize, to extract and present the most important parts of.

Example Sentences

  • I didn’t read the full article, but I understand the gist.
  • She explained the gist of the story in just a few sentences.
  • Can you give me the gist of the meeting?
  • He quickly got the gist of how the system works.
  • The summary captures the gist of the report perfectly.

On this page you'll find 63 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to gist, such as: basis, bearing, body, bottom line, burden, centerpiece, content.

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

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