Gist

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɪst/

Gist (noun)

  1. The main point or meaning of something, like a story or conversation.

Examples

  • She quickly understood the gist of the conversation.
  • Can you summarize the gist of the article?

Common collocations: get the gist, capture the gist, gist of the story

Synonyms of Gist

Neutral

Antonyms of Gist

  • — When focusing on specific parts rather than the main point.