Words Like GIST

We have put together a list of words that are similar to GIST.

21 Alternative Words Similar to gist

1 Effect Noun      Synonym Words Like Effect
2 Essence Noun      Synonym Words Like Essence
3 Burden Noun      Synonym Words Like Burden
4 Core Noun      Synonym Words Like Core
5 Kernel Noun      Synonym Words Like Kernel
6 Substance Noun      Synonym Words Like Substance
7 Center Noun      Synonym Words Like Center
8 Heart Noun      Synonym Words Like Heart
9 Inwardness Noun      Synonym Words Like Inwardness
10 Marrow Noun      Synonym Words Like Marrow
11 Meat Noun      Synonym Words Like Meat
12 Nub Noun      Synonym Words Like Nub
13 Pith Noun      Synonym Words Like Pith
14 Sum Noun      Synonym Words Like Sum
15 Content Noun      Synonym Words Like Content
16 Import Noun      Synonym Words Like Import
17 Meaning Noun      Synonym Words Like Meaning
18 Significance Noun      Synonym Words Like Significance
19 Signification Noun      Synonym Words Like Signification
20 Stuff Noun      Hyponym Words Like Stuff
21 Quintessence Noun      Hyponym Words Like Quintessence

3 examples of gist

1 the gist of a question
2 the nub of the story
3 the heart and soul of the Republican Party

10 definitions of gist

1 A resting place.
2 The main point, as of a question; the point on which an action rests; the pith of a matter.
3 the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
4 the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
5 The central idea; the essence. See Synonyms at substance.
6 Law The grounds for action in a suit.
7 A resting-place; a couch.
8 A lodging-place; a place of rest or halt in traveling.
9 A beam: same as joist.
10 The point on which an action rests; the substance or pith of a matter; the main point: as, the gist of an argument.
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