英語

gush

gb/ɡˈʌʃ/ us/ɡˈʌʃ/
B2 英語
語義
0件の語義
動詞 B2 action
1

flow out suddenly and strongly

When liquid gushes, it comes out fast and in a lot.

用法パターン: [liquid] gush(es) (out) (from [place])
よくある間違い:
Learners may use *gush* for any slow flow; *gush* suggests a sudden, strong flow.
類義語
spurt (often emphasizes short bursts rather than a sustained flow.) | pour (more general; does not always imply force.) | burst out (highlights the sudden start of the flow.)
対義語
trickle (a small, slow flow instead of a strong one.) | drip (separate drops rather than a stream.)
コロケーション
water gushed out |blood gushed from |oil gushed up |sap gushed |tears gushed |a pipe gushed |a wound gushed |gush into the sink |gush from the tap |gush through a crack
テーマ
daily_life |nature |health
例文
  • Water gushed out of the broken pipe and flooded the kitchen.
  • Blood gushed from the cut until the nurse bandaged it.
  • When the cork came loose, champagne gushed onto the table.
学習者向け例文
  • Water gushed from the tap.
  • Blood gushed from his arm.
名詞 B2 event
2

sudden strong flow of liquid

A gush is a lot of liquid coming out fast.

用法パターン: a gush of [liquid/air]
よくある間違い:
Don’t confuse *a gush* (one strong flow) with *a splash* (liquid hitting something).
類義語
surge (often used for large, powerful movement, especially of water.) | spurt (suggests a brief jet rather than a broad flow.)
対義語
trickle (a small, slow movement of liquid.)
コロケーション
a gush of water |a gush of blood |a gush of air |a sudden gush |a fresh gush |a warm gush |a gush from the wound |a gush from the pipe |a gush through the door |in a gush
テーマ
daily_life |nature |health
例文
  • A gush of water shot from the hose when she turned it on.
  • He felt a sudden gush of warm blood and grabbed a towel.
  • A cold gush of air came through the open window.
学習者向け例文
  • A gush of water came out.
  • There was a gush of air.
動詞 C1 action
3

speak with excessive enthusiasm

If you gush, you talk with a lot of excited praise.

用法パターン: gush (about [someone/something])
よくある間違い:
In this meaning, *gush* can sound a little negative (too emotional or too much praise).
類義語
rave (often means praise enthusiastically, especially about a product or performance.) | wax lyrical (suggests poetic, elaborate praise (often humorous or slightly critical).) | fawn (suggests praise that is overly flattering or submissive.)
対義語
criticize (express negative judgments instead of praise.) | downplay (make something seem less impressive.)
コロケーション
gush about the baby |gush about a movie |gush over someone |gush with praise |gush with excitement |gush endlessly |gush in an interview |gush on social media |gush to friends |gush in a review
テーマ
emotions |communication |relationships
例文
  • She gushed about the restaurant to anyone who would listen.
  • He gushed over his niece’s drawings and put them on the fridge.
  • Reviewers gushed about the show’s clever writing.
学習者向け例文
  • She gushed about her new job.
  • He gushed over the puppy.
名詞 C1 event
4

outpouring of praise or feeling

A gush is a lot of excited praise or feeling at once.

用法パターン: a gush of [praise/enthusiasm/affection]
よくある間違い:
This *gush* is about words/feelings, not liquid; context usually makes it clear.
類義語
outpouring (more neutral and slightly more formal.) | effusion (more formal; less common in everyday speech.)
対義語
reserve (a restrained, unemotional manner.) | restraint (the act of holding back strong feelings.)
コロケーション
a gush of praise |a gush of enthusiasm |a gush of affection |a gush of gratitude |a gush of compliments |a gushy message |a gushy tribute |a gushy review |receive a gush of support |respond with a gush
テーマ
emotions |communication |media
例文
  • After her speech, she received a gush of compliments.
  • His resignation prompted a gush of support online.
  • She replied with a gush of gratitude and a long voicemail.
学習者向け例文
  • He sent her a gush of praise.
  • They showed a gush of support.
名詞 literary C2 entity
5

natural rush of spring water

A gush can mean water coming out of the ground (literary).

用法パターン: a gush (of water) (from [rock/ground])
よくある間違い:
In everyday English, people usually say *spring* rather than *gush* for this meaning.
類義語
spring (the common everyday word for water naturally flowing from the ground.)
対義語
drought (a lack of water rather than a source of it.)
コロケーション
a gush from the rock |a gush from the hillside |a clear gush |a cold gush |a mountain gush
テーマ
nature |geography
例文
  • They followed the trail until they found a small gush of clear water.
  • A cold gush bubbled up from between the stones.
  • In the valley there was a constant gush from the hillside.
文法
辞書形
gush
IPA
GB/ɡˈʌʃ/
US/ɡˈʌʃ/
音節・強勢
gush (1音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (gush)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: gush
Verb
  • Base: gush
  • 3rd Person Singular: gushes
  • Present Participle: gushing
  • Past: gushed
関連語
Forms
gushes verb gushing verb gushed verb
Related words
gushy adjective gusher noun
Advanced or less common
gushiness noun gushingly adverb C1
表現

gush forth

1
/ɡˈʌʃ fˈɔɹθ/
fixed phrase literary

flow out suddenly (literary)

To come out suddenly and strongly (often in writing).

例文
  • As the pipe split, water gushed forth in a powerful stream.
  • Apologies gushed forth once she realized her mistake.
  • Laughter gushed forth from the back row.

gush out

1
/ɡˈʌʃ ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb

pour out in a strong flow

To come out fast and in a lot.

例文
  • Water gushed out of the hole as soon as they moved the rock.
  • When he pulled the plug, the water gushed out of the tub.
  • Blood gushed out from the cut before he could cover it.

gush over

1
/ɡˈʌʃ ˈoʊvɚ/
phrasal verb

praise someone too enthusiastically

To talk with excited praise about someone or something.

例文
  • She gushed over the photos and asked for copies.
  • He gushed over his favorite singer in the interview.
  • Everyone gushed over the baby’s first steps.

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