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What is the difference between "wind" and "gust"?

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Rebecca

"Wind" describes "wind" that is blowing at a consistent speed and for an extended amount of time. A "gust" or "gust of wind" is a burst of strong wind that lasts for a short amount of time. Ex: It has been windy all day. Ex: A gust of wind blew my umbrella away.

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