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gas > 8 senses
NOUN1gasThe state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
2gasA fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely
3gas, gasoline, gasolene, petrolA volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum
4gas, flatulence, flatulencyA state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal
5gas, accelerator, accelerator pedal, gas pedal, throttle, gunA pedal that controls the throttle valve
6gas, natural gasA fossil fuel in the gaseous state
VERB1gasAttack with gas
2gas, boast, tout, swash, shoot a line, brag, blow, bluster, vaunt, gasconadeShow off
gas > pronunciation
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gas > noun 1, state
MeaningThe state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity. Relatively great expansion and contraction with changes in pressure and temperature. The ability to diffuse readily. And the spontaneous tendency to become distributed uniformly throughout any container.
Broaderstate of matter, state
Verbsgasify
gas > noun 2, substance
MeaningA fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely.
Narroweratmosphere; noble gas, inert gas, argonon; chlorine, Cl, atomic number 17; fluorine, F, atomic number 9; hydrogen, H, atomic number 1; nitrogen, N, atomic number 7; oxygen, O, atomic number 8; butane; propane; afterdamp; firedamp; arsine; nitrogen dioxide; nitric oxide; blow gas, blowing gas; butylene, butene; cyanogen; exhaust, exhaust fumes, fumes; air; compressed gas; ethylene, ethene; producer gas, air gas; formaldehyde, methanal; greenhouse gas, greenhouse emission; liquefied petroleum gas, bottled gas; water gas; ideal gas, perfect gas; inhalant; methane; ozone; phosgene; phosphine; poison gas; propylene, propene; mephitis; sewer gas; sublimate; sulfur dioxide, sulphur dioxide; tear gas, teargas, lacrimator, lachrymator
Broaderfluid
Verbsgasify
gas > noun 3, substance
MeaningA volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum. Used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines.
Synonymsgasoline, gasolene, petrol
Narrowerleaded gasoline; napalm; unleaded gasoline
Broaderfuel; hydrocarbon
Substance ofgasohol
Verbsgasify
gas > noun 4, state
MeaningA state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal.
Synonymsflatulence, flatulency
Broaderphysiological state, physiological condition
gas > noun 5, artifact
MeaningA pedal that controls the throttle valve.
Examples"he stepped on the gas"
Synonymsaccelerator, accelerator pedal, gas pedal, throttle, gun
Part ofairplane, aeroplane, plane; car, auto, automobile, machine, motorcar
Broaderpedal, treadle, foot pedal, foot lever
gas > noun 6, substance
MeaningA fossil fuel in the gaseous state. Used for cooking and heating homes.
Synonymsnatural gas
Broaderfossil fuel
Substancesmethane
Verbsgasify
gas > verb 1, competition
MeaningAttack with gas. Subject to gas fumes.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
Examples"The despot gassed the rebellious tribes"
Narrowerteargas
Broaderattack, assail
Nounsgassing
gas > verb 2, communication
MeaningShow off.
PatternSomebody ----s; Somebody ----s PP; Somebody ----s that CLAUSE; Somebody ----s to somebody
Synonymsboast, tout, swash, shoot a line, brag, blow, bluster, vaunt, gasconade
Narrowerpuff; gloat, triumph, crow
Broaderoverstate, exaggerate, overdraw, hyperbolize, hyerbolise, magnify, amplify

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