gush
To flow forth suddenly, in great volumeTo flow forth suddenly, in great volume.
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» Water is gushing from the fountain.
Wasser ergießt sich aus dem Brunnen. — frpzzd
Вода из фонтана бьёт напором. — ABChessel
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Examples
20 sentencesMeaning
4 senses(also, figuratively, intransitive)To flow forth suddenly, in great volume.
Water gushed out of the broken pipe.
After he was stabbed, blood came gushing out his throat.
sich ergießen, strömen, herausquellen
хлы́нутьxlýnutʹ, струи́тьсяstruítʹsja, фонтани́роватьfontanírovatʹ
gush forth in a sudden stream or jet
(figuratively, intransitive, transitive)To make an excessive display of enthusiasm, praise, or sentiment.
The young mother was gushing over a baby.
schwärmen
praise enthusiastically
(also, figuratively, transitive)To send (something) flowing forth suddenly in great volume.
(especially, intransitive)To ejaculate during orgasm.
Origin
From Middle English guschen, gusshen, gosshien, perhaps from Middle Dutch guysen (“to flowFrom 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.
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Forms
gushes, gushing, gushed, gushedTenses
gush · gushed · will gush · have gushedSynonyms
6 synonymsWord family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
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