gust

/ɡʌst/noun

Elementary

A strong, abrupt rush of wind.

Any rush or outburst (of water, emotion, etc.).

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Synonyms

windflaw

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

dust fust hust just must rust crust trust adjust disgust

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

gae gaf gag gal gan gao gap gar gas gau

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

bub buc bud bug bum bun bus but cub cum

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

aug git got exit gant gate gets guts gutt tags

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