Drift and Gist

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Drift

Drift noun - The idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action.
Usage example: you should expect a visit from the stork, if you get my drift
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Gist is a synonym for drift in meaning topic. In some cases you can use "Gist" instead a noun "Drift", when it comes to topics like characteristic, essence.
Nearby Words: drifted, drifting, drifter, driftage

Gist

Gist noun - The central part or aspect of something under consideration.
Usage example: didn't catch every word between them, but heard enough to get the gist of the conversation
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Drift is a synonym for gist in meaning topic. You can use "Drift" instead a noun "Gist", if it concerns topics such as characteristic, essence, thrust.

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main main drift main gist
general general drift general gist
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