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Gist vs. Jest
Gist
/dʒɪst/Examples:
The gist of her argument was compelling.I couldn't grasp the gist of his message.Can you summarize the gist of the report?
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Jest
/dʒest/Examples:
Mark often jested to lighten the tense atmosphere.Her jest brought smiles to everyone's faces at the party.Despite the seriousness, his words were just in jest.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Jest involves humor or comedy; think of joking or mockery.
- Gist refers to the main point or essence of something; think of the core idea.
- Remember jest as a jester, someone who makes jokes.
- Gist sounds like gist of it, which is the main point people refer to.
- Jest often implies lightheartedness and silliness, while gist is serious and substantial.
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