
Gist
Quick Understanding
Use 'gist' when you understand something quickly without detail.

After skimming the article, I got the gist of it.
Casual Conversations
'Gist' is more casual; perfect for everyday talk.

She told me the gist of the story on our walk.
Context Clues
To infer the 'gist', use clues from the whole conversation or text.

Even with the noise, I caught the gist of his speech.
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