gush
/ˈɡʌʃ/ verb C1- To flow forth suddenly, in great volume. · Water gushed out of the broken pipe.· After he was stabbed, blood came gushing out his throat.
- To send (something) flowing forth suddenly in great volume.
- To ejaculate during orgasm.
- To make an excessive display of enthusiasm, praise, or sentiment. · The young mother was gushing over a baby.
He/she/it gushes · Past gushed · Past participle gushed · -ing form gushing
Verb forms
- Base form
- gush
- He/she/it
- gushes
- Past
- gushed
- Past participle
- gushed
- -ing form
- gushing
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Still steadily rising, we passed over a narrow granite bridge and skirted a noisy stream which gushed swiftly down, foaming and roaring amid the grey boulders.
And this time, as though nature had at least taken compassion on the vigorous frame, nearly bursting with its own strength, the words of Morrel were stifled in his throat; his breast heaved; the tears, so long rebellious, gushed from his eyes; and he threw himself weeping on his knees by the side of the bed.
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