Gist and Intent

Gist

Gist noun - The central part or aspect of something under consideration.
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Synonyms for Gist

Intent and gist are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Intent" instead a noun "Gist".

Intent

Intent noun - The idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action.
Usage example: the wording was a little unclear, but I think I grasped the intent

Gist and intent are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gist" instead a noun "Intent".

How words are described

good good gist good intent
true true gist true intent
main main gist main intent
general general gist general intent

Both words in one sentence

  • Cherry Tapping The gist of the build is basically taking the class with various powerful primary and secondary weapons and sticking him with a rocket launcher that does no damage, reducing him to rocket jumping at people with the intent of beating them to death with a shovel.
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