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Detailed Synonyms for gist in English

gist:

gist [the ~] nomen

  1. the gist
    – the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience 1
    the core; the substance; the centre; the heart; the essence; the kernel; the heart and soul; the center; the inwardness; the gist
    – the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience 1
  2. the gist
    – the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work 1
    the core; the burden; the effect; the essence; the gist
    – the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work 1

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Related Definitions for "gist":

  1. the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience1
    • the gist of the prosecutor's argument1
  2. the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work1

Related Synonyms for gist