CEFR B1

gusting

noun

Meaning

A sudden, strong rush of wind.

Examples

A gust of wind rattled the windows.
The sudden gust nearly knocked him off his feet.

Synonyms: blast, breeze, flurry, squall

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gusting (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɡʌst/

Definition

A sudden, strong rush of wind.

Examples

A gust of wind rattled the windows.
The sudden gust nearly knocked him off his feet.

How to Use gusting

gust of wind (collocation): A sudden rush of wind. — "A gust of wind extinguished the candle."
gust fiercely (collocation): To blow with great force. — "The storm gusted fiercely through the valley."

Synonyms of gusting

Words with a similar meaning to gusting:

blast
breeze
flurry
squall

Antonyms of gusting

Words with the opposite meaning to gusting:

calm
stillness

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