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meaning vs gist

gist vs meaning

meaning and gist both are nouns.

meaning is an adjective but gist is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
meaning Yes Yes No No
gist Yes No No No
As nouns, gist is a hyponym of meaning; that is, gist is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than meaning:
  • meaning: the message that is intended or expressed or signified
  • gist: the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
meaning (noun) gist (noun)
the idea that is intended the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
the message that is intended or expressed or signified the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
meaning (adjective) gist (adjective)
rich in significance or implication
Difference between meaning and gist

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