Word
gush
US/ˈɡəʃ/
UK/ɡˈʌʃ/
Definitions
01to flow out quickly
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to flow out suddenly and in a large amount.
v. to emit or flow forth suddenly and in great volume; can be used transitively or intransitively.
“Water started to gush out of the broken pipe in the basement.”
“Oil began to gush from the well at an alarming rate, overwhelming the initial containment measures installed by the crew.”
02to praise excessively
C1 · Advanced Informal
v. to speak or write with so much enthusiasm that it seems a bit too much.
v. to express oneself with exaggerated enthusiasm, praise, or emotion. Often carries a slightly negative connotation of being insincere or overwhelming.
“I wish she wouldn't gush over my new car; it's just a normal vehicle.”
“The critics began to gush about the lead actor's performance, using superlatives that many felt were somewhat premature given the film's weak script.”
Synonyms
03a sudden flow
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a sudden, strong flow of liquid.
n. a sudden and rapid physical outflow of a fluid.
“A gush of cold air entered the room when he opened the window.”
“The sudden gush of water from the dam's release valve sent a powerful surge down the dry riverbed.”
Antonyms
Etymology
From Middle English guschen, gusshen, gosshien, perhaps from Middle Dutch guysen (“to flow out with a gurgling sound, gush”) or Old Norse gusa (“to gush”), ultimately imitative. Compare Old Norse geysa (“to gush”), German gießen (“to pour”), Old English ġēotan ("to pour"; > English yote). Related to gust.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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