gust
A gust is a sudden, strong rush of wind that starts and stops very quickly. It is different from a steady wind because it only lasts for a short period of time.
Exemples
3 sur 5A sudden gust of wind blew my hat off my head.
A quick, strong rush of air moved my hat away.
The airport reported gusts of up to 40 miles per hour during the storm.
The airport recorded sudden wind bursts reaching 40 miles per hour.
Hold onto your umbrella, there's a big gust coming!
Hold your umbrella tightly because a strong wind is about to hit.
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of the 'G' in Gust as a 'Giant' puff of wind that 'Goes' away quickly.
Quiz rapide
A strong ___ of wind blew the autumn leaves across the garden.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : a
Exemples
A sudden gust of wind blew my hat off my head.
everydayA quick, strong rush of air moved my hat away.
The airport reported gusts of up to 40 miles per hour during the storm.
formalThe airport recorded sudden wind bursts reaching 40 miles per hour.
Hold onto your umbrella, there's a big gust coming!
informalHold your umbrella tightly because a strong wind is about to hit.
The research measured the frequency of wind gusts in the mountain valley.
academicThe study looked at how often sudden wind bursts happened in the valley.
High gusts delayed the construction of the outdoor stage.
businessStrong, sudden winds caused a delay in building the stage outside.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
a gust of wind
a single instance of sudden wind
gusts of passion
sudden, strong feelings of emotion
to gust up
to suddenly become very windy
Souvent confondu avec
A breeze is a light, gentle, and steady wind, while a gust is sudden and strong.
A gale is a very strong wind that lasts a long time, whereas a gust is very short.
Notes d'usage
The word is almost always used with 'of wind' unless the context is already clear. It can also be used metaphorically for emotions, like a 'gust of anger'.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often use 'gust' to mean 'wind' in general, but remember it must be a sudden and short event.
Astuce mémo
Think of the 'G' in Gust as a 'Giant' puff of wind that 'Goes' away quickly.
Origine du mot
From the Old Norse word 'gustr', which means a cold blast of wind.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In English-speaking countries, weather forecasts always mention gusts specifically to warn drivers and sailors of sudden danger.
Quiz rapide
A strong ___ of wind blew the autumn leaves across the garden.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : a
Grammaire lie
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Plus de mots sur Weather
windy
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foggy
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stormy
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overcast
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cool
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freezing
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humid
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wet
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mild
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rain
A1Rain is water that falls from clouds in the sky in small drops. It is a natural weather event that provides water for plants and fills rivers and lakes.
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