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gust

gust

Meaning of gust

sudden strong wind

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British English/ˈɡʌst/
American English/ˈɡʌst/
Russian transcription[pɐˈrɨf ˈvʲetra]
gust
gust - порыв ветра
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gust usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Внезапный порыв ветра сдул бумаги со стола.

A sudden gust blew the papers off the table.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Она закрыла окно, когда пришёл сильный порыв ветра.

She closed the window when a strong gust came.

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gust belongs to the topic "Types of Weather". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

gustпорыв ветра
seasons of the yearвремена года
springвесна
winterзима
beginначинаться
endзаканчиваться
temperatureтемпература

gust synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between gust / gale / squall / puff

🇬🇧English
gust

a sudden, brief burst of stronger wind

A2Often

A gust knocked over the umbrella.

Порыв ветра опрокинул зонт.

G
🇬🇧English
gale

a very strong, often sustained wind (stronger and longer than a gust)

A2Often

The ship struggled in the gale.

Судно сражалось со штормовым ветром.

S
🇬🇧English
squall

a sudden, violent gust often accompanied by rain or a brief storm; similar to a gust but usually linked with bad weather

A2Rarely

A squall hit the boat, bringing sheets of rain.

Шквал налетел на лодку и принёс проливной дождь.

P
🇬🇧English
puff

a small, short burst of air; weaker and less forceful than a gust

A2Often

A puff of wind ruffled her hair.

Лёгкое дуновение ветра взъерошило её волосы.

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gust translation: порыв ветра. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce gust

/ˈɡʌst/

gust translation

порыв ветра

gust examples

A sudden gust blew the papers off the table.

gust transcription

/ˈɡʌst/, /ˈɡʌst/

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gust meaning: what does it mean?

sudden strong wind

gust pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

gust is pronounced as /ˈɡʌst/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

gust definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

A sudden gust blew the papers off the table. Translation: Внезапный порыв ветра сдул бумаги со стола.

Is gust part of Types of Weather vocabulary?

Yes, gust (порыв ветра) can be learned in the Types of Weather topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is gust part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, gust (порыв ветра) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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