gush

[ɡʌʃ]

gush Definition

  • 1to flow out suddenly and in large amounts, often uncontrollably
  • 2to express a lot of emotion or praise for someone or something in an enthusiastic way

Using gush: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "gush" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Water gushed out of the pipe.

  • Example

    She gushed with excitement when she saw the new car.

  • Example

    He gushed about how great the movie was.

  • Example

    The oil gushed from the well.

gush Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for gush

Antonyms for gush

Idioms Using gush

  • a stream that flows quickly and forcefully

    Example

    We could hear the sound of the gushing stream from our campsite.

  • to flow out suddenly and in large amounts, often uncontrollably, with great force

    Example

    When the firefighters turned on the hose, the water gushed like a fire hose.

  • to express a lot of pride in someone or something in an enthusiastic way

    Example

    The parents gushed with pride as they watched their daughter receive her diploma.

Phrases with gush

  • to express a lot of emotion or praise for someone or something in an enthusiastic way

    Example

    She gushed over the new dress her friend was wearing.

  • to flow out suddenly and in large amounts, often uncontrollably

    Example

    The water gushed forth from the dam.

  • gush with blood

    to have a sudden and heavy flow of blood

    Example

    The wound on his leg caused it to gush with blood.

Origins of gush

from Middle English 'guschen', meaning 'to spurt'

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Summary: gush in Brief

The verb 'gush' [ɡʌʃ] refers to sudden and large outflows, often uncontrollable, as in 'Water gushed out of the pipe,' or to expressing a lot of emotion or praise in an enthusiastic way, as in 'She gushed with excitement when she saw the new car.' 'Gush' is used in phrases like 'gush over,' and idioms like 'gush like a fire hose,' denoting forceful outflows. Antonyms include 'trickle' and 'dribble.'