Gist

Meaning

the substance or essence of a speech or text; the main point

the main or essential part of a matter; the central idea

Example Sentences

I missed the beginning of the lecture, but I caught the gist of the professor's argument.

The gist of his speech was about unity and cooperation.

Example Expressions

get the gist

Synonyms

essence, core, substance, main point, main idea, crux

Entry 1

essence, core, substance, main point

Entry 2

essence, core, substance, main idea, crux

Antonyms

detail, elaboration, complication, tangent, triviality

Entry 1

detail, elaboration, complication, tangent

Entry 2

detail, triviality

Collocations

get the gist, main gist, gist of argument, gist of the story, gist of the argument, gist of his speech

Entry 1

get the gist, main gist, gist of argument

Entry 2

gist of the story, gist of the argument, gist of his speech, get the gist