Sentences

gist in a sentence

n.

📚 Grade Level: Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8

Definition

GIST: the main point or essence of a conversation, text, or argument.

Sample Sentences

  1. The gist of the conversation was that everyone felt overwhelmed by the new project.
  2. After reading the article, I still struggled to grasp the gist of the author's argument.
  3. In her presentation, she focused on the gist of the research rather than the intricate details.
  4. To understand the gist of the book, it helps to read the summary before diving into the chapters.
  5. He captured the gist of the meeting in just a few concise bullet points.