gush
gb/ɡˈʌʃ/ us/ɡˈʌʃ/
B2
Ingles
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pandiwa
B2
action
1
flow out suddenly and strongly
When liquid gushes, it comes out fast and in a lot.
Padron ng paggamit:
[liquid] gush(es) (out) (from [place])
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may use *gush* for any slow flow; *gush* suggests a sudden, strong flow.
Mga kasingkahulugan
spurt (often emphasizes short bursts rather than a sustained flow.)
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pour (more general; does not always imply force.)
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burst out (highlights the sudden start of the flow.)
Mga kasalungat
trickle (a small, slow flow instead of a strong one.)
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drip (separate drops rather than a stream.)
Mga kolokasyon
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
Mga tema
daily_life
|nature
|health
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- Water gushed from the tap.
- Blood gushed from his arm.
Pangngalan
B2
event
2
sudden strong flow of liquid
A gush is a lot of liquid coming out fast.
Padron ng paggamit:
a gush of [liquid/air]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Don’t confuse *a gush* (one strong flow) with *a splash* (liquid hitting something).
Mga kasingkahulugan
surge (often used for large, powerful movement, especially of water.)
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spurt (suggests a brief jet rather than a broad flow.)
Mga kasalungat
trickle (a small, slow movement of liquid.)
Mga kolokasyon
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
Mga tema
daily_life
|nature
|health
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- A gush of water came out.
- There was a gush of air.
Pandiwa
C1
action
3
speak with excessive enthusiasm
If you gush, you talk with a lot of excited praise.
Padron ng paggamit:
gush (about [someone/something])
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
In this meaning, *gush* can sound a little negative (too emotional or too much praise).
Mga kasingkahulugan
rave (often means praise enthusiastically, especially about a product or performance.)
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wax lyrical (suggests poetic, elaborate praise (often humorous or slightly critical).)
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fawn (suggests praise that is overly flattering or submissive.)
Mga kasalungat
criticize (express negative judgments instead of praise.)
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downplay (make something seem less impressive.)
Mga kolokasyon
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
Mga tema
emotions
|communication
|relationships
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- She gushed about her new job.
- He gushed over the puppy.
Pangngalan
C1
event
4
outpouring of praise or feeling
A gush is a lot of excited praise or feeling at once.
Padron ng paggamit:
a gush of [praise/enthusiasm/affection]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
This *gush* is about words/feelings, not liquid; context usually makes it clear.
Mga kasingkahulugan
outpouring (more neutral and slightly more formal.)
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effusion (more formal; less common in everyday speech.)
Mga kasalungat
reserve (a restrained, unemotional manner.)
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restraint (the act of holding back strong feelings.)
Mga kolokasyon
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
Mga tema
emotions
|communication
|media
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- He sent her a gush of praise.
- They showed a gush of support.
Pangngalan
literary
C2
entity
5
natural rush of spring water
A gush can mean water coming out of the ground (literary).
Padron ng paggamit:
a gush (of water) (from [rock/ground])
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
In everyday English, people usually say *spring* rather than *gush* for this meaning.
Mga kasingkahulugan
spring (the common everyday word for water naturally flowing from the ground.)
Mga kasalungat
drought (a lack of water rather than a source of it.)
Mga kolokasyon
a gush from the rock
|a gush from the hillside
|a clear gush
|a cold gush
|a mountain gush
Mga tema
nature
|geography
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
gush
IPA
GB/ɡˈʌʃ/
US/ɡˈʌʃ/
Mga pantig at diin
gush (1 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (gush)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: gush
Verb
- Base: gush
- 3rd Person Singular: gushes
- Present Participle: gushing
- Past: gushed
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
gushes
verb
gushing
verb
gushed
verb
Related words
gushy
adjective
gusher
noun
Advanced or less common
gushiness
noun
gushingly
adverb C1
Mga ekspresyon
gush forth
1/ɡˈʌʃ fˈɔɹθ/
fixed phrase
literary
flow out suddenly (literary)
To come out suddenly and strongly (often in writing).
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.