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gust

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/ɡʌst/ · gust

A brief, strong rush of wind.

Meanings

nounformal

A brief, strong rush of wind.

ہوا کا ایک عارضی، طاقتور جھونکا.

ہوا کا جھونکا

hawa ka jhonka

Synonyms

blastbreezedraftجھونکابواہآندھی

Antonyms

calmstillnesspeaceخاموشیسکوننرمی

Common Collocations

  • strong gust
  • sudden gust
  • gust of wind

Example Sentences

A sudden gust of wind knocked over the trash can.

ایک اچانک ہوا کے جھونکے نے کچرے کے ڈبے کو گرادیا.

Aik achanak hawa ke jhonke ne kachray ke dabay ko giradiya.

The gusts were so strong that they tore the leaves from the trees.

جھونکے اتنے طاقتور تھے کہ انہوں نے درختوں سے پتے اڑا دیئے.

Jhonke itne taqatwar the ke unhon ne darakhton se patte uda diye.

We stood still as the gust passed by.

ہم رک گئے جب یہ جھونکا گزرا.

Hum ruk gaye jab yeh jhonka guzra.

Easily Confused With

gusty:Gust refers to the brief strong rush itself, while gusty describes weather characterized by frequent or strong gusts.

Word Family

gusto
nounشوق
gusty
adjectiveبہت زیادہ ہوا والا
gustation
nounچکھنے کا عمل

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a gust as a sudden burst of wind that surprises you, much like a gust of laughter.

Imagine leaves swirling in the air as a strong wind blows through.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہوا کے جھونکوں نے دل کو بہلایا، یادوں کی خوشبو نے دل میں اودھم مچایا.

Hawa ke jhonkon ne dil ko behlaaya, Yaadon ki khushboo ne dil mein udham machaaya.

The gusts of wind comforted the heart, The fragrance of memories stirred chaos within.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ہوا کی طاقت کو کبھی کم نہ سمجھو.

Hawa ki taqat ko kabhi kam na samjho.

Never underestimate the power of the wind.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old Norse "gusta" — to blow, to gust

First known use: 15th century

The word 'gust' has evolved from the Old Norse term 'gusta', indicating a strong burst of wind, commonly used in meteorological contexts.