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Gist

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Quick Understanding

Use 'gist' when you understand something quickly without detail.

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After skimming the article, I got the gist of it.
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Casual Conversations

'Gist' is more casual; perfect for everyday talk.

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She told me the gist of the story on our walk.
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Context Clues

To infer the 'gist', use clues from the whole conversation or text.

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