Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Gist.
How to pronounce gist:
US
Gist - as a noun
The central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
burden9core6effect14essence9The choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
Example: "The gist of the prosecutor's argument"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
center8centre8core6essence9heart8heart and soulinwardness14kernel10marrow11meat6nitty-grittynub5pith9substance13sum5Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cognitive contentcontent9mental objectHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Gist - as a verb
To summarize, to extract and present the most important parts of.
Example Sentences
"Can you just give me the gist of the story?"
"I didn't catch every detail, but I got the general gist of his speech."
"She quickly read through the article to get the gist of it."
"The gist of his argument was that taxes should be lowered."
"I summarized the main gist of the book in my review."
Word Game Points
Is GIST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gist is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
GIST has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.
Is GIST a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gist is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordGIST has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.
Is GIST a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gist is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGIST has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.
