Gust Meaning in English
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Definition
A sudden strong movement of wind, air, or (rarely) a quick burst of something such as emotion or energy.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used for wind ('a gust of wind'). Can be used figuratively for strong sudden emotions ('a gust of laughter') but this is less common. Formality is neutral; rarely used outside weather or poetic contexts. Often paired as 'gust of [something]'. Not to be confused with 'breeze' (gentle wind).
Spanish: ráfaga (de viento) - soplo fuertePortuguese (BR): rajada (de vento) - lufadaPortuguese (PT): rajada (de vento) - lufadaChinese (Simplified): 一阵（风）Chinese (Traditional): 一陣（風）Hindi: झोंका (हवा का)Arabic: هَبَّة (رياح)Bengali: ঝড়ো হাওয়া - প্রবল দমকা (বাতাস)Russian: порыв (ветра)Japanese: 突風Vietnamese: cơn gió mạnhKorean: 돌풍Turkish: ani rüzgar - ani esintiUrdu: جھونکا (ہوا کا)Indonesian: hembusan kencang - hembusan tiba-tiba
Example Sentences
Suddenly, a gust blew my hat away.
basic
A strong gust shook the trees.
basic
We felt a cold gust as the door opened.
basic
A sudden gust slammed the window shut.
natural
You could hear the gust whistling through the alley all night.
natural
There was a loud gust of laughter from the crowd.
natural