Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gist
noun
/dʒɪst/
Definition
The main point or essence of a matter.
Examples
- She understood the gist of the lecture despite not catching every word.
- The gist of the movie can be summarized in a few sentences.
- Can you give me the gist of the report?
Meaning
Gist refers to the core idea or central theme in a conversation, text, or argument.
Synonyms
- essence
- main point
- substance
- crux
