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gas

 

[ ɡas ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

fuel

Gas is a substance that is burnt to provide heat or light. It is a fossil fuel that is used for cooking, heating, and powering vehicles.

Synonyms

fuel, natural gas, petrol

Examples of usage

  • Please fill up the car with gas before we leave.
  • She cooked the meal using gas on the stove.
Context #2 | Noun

state of matter

Gas is a state of matter in which the substance expands to fill its container completely. It is characterized by low density, lack of fixed shape, and high compressibility.

Synonyms

vapor

Examples of usage

  • The air we breathe is a mixture of gases.
  • The helium balloon floated because it was filled with gas.
Context #3 | Verb

talk

To gas means to talk in a long-winded or insincere way, often to deceive or manipulate someone.

Synonyms

babble, blabber, chatter

Examples of usage

  • He would always gas on about his achievements at work.
  • Don't believe everything he says, he's just gassing you.

Translations

Translations of the word "gas" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gás

🇮🇳 गैस

🇩🇪 Gas

🇮🇩 gas

🇺🇦 газ

🇵🇱 gaz

🇯🇵 ガス

🇫🇷 gaz

🇪🇸 gas

🇹🇷 gaz

🇰🇷 가스

🇸🇦 غاز

🇨🇿 plyn

🇸🇰 plyn

🇨🇳 气体

🇸🇮 plin

🇮🇸 gas

🇰🇿 газ

🇬🇪 გაზი

🇦🇿 qaz

🇲🇽 gas

Etymology

The word 'gas' originated in the 17th century, derived from the Greek word 'khaos' meaning 'empty space'. It was first used in the context of a fluid substance in the 19th century. The modern usage of 'gas' to refer to a fuel dates back to the early 20th century with the rise of the automobile industry.

See also: gasbag, gases, gasification, gasoline.

Word Frequency Rank

At #594 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.