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gut

n. countable
C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˈɡət// UK //ɡˈʌt// gut Informal

n. the stomach or the whole area where your body digests food. It is also used to describe a strong feeling or instinct you have about a situation.

n. the stomach or intestines, often used to refer to the entire digestive tract. In a figurative sense, it represents an intuitive or instinctive feeling rather than a reasoned one.


SIMPLE

I had a bad feeling in my gut about the deal.

CONTEXTUAL

The doctor explained that a healthy gut is essential for maintaining a strong immune system.

COMPLEX

While the data suggested the investment was sound, the CEO decided to follow her gut and declined the offer, a move that later saved the company from bankruptcy.

Synonyms
Origin

* As a German, Alemannic German, and Jewish surname, variant of Guth. Also compare Gutmann. * As an English surname, from the noun gut. See Gott.

Usage

Often used in the singular when referring to intuition ('a gut feeling') or the physical belly.

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