--- title: G — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 32 description: The 650 words of the English dictionary under G, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/G/page/32/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / G # G — The English dictionary · page 32 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · [E](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/E/) · [F](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/) · [G](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/G/) · [H](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/H/) · [I](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/I/) · [J](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/J/) · [K](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/K/) · [L](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/L/) · [M](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/M/) · [N](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/N/) · [O](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/O/) · [P](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/) · [Q](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Q/) · [R](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/) · [S](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/) · [T](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/) · [U](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/) · [V](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/V/) · [W](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/W/) · [X](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/X/) · [Y](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Y/) · [Z](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Z/) [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/G/) … [31](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/G/page/31/) **32** [33](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/G/page/33/) **guiltiness** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* The state of having done wrong and deserving blame.[↗](../../guiltiness/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Surely God will smite through the head of His enemies, the hairy scalp of him that goeth about in his guiltiness.[↗](../../guiltiness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.68.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../guiltiness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · And Abimelech said: 'What is this thou hast done unto us? one of the people might easily have lain with thy wife, and thou wouldest have brought guiltiness upon us.'[↗](../../guiltiness/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.26.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../guiltiness/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · And they forsook the house of the LORD, the God of their fathers, and served the Asherim and the idols; and wrath came upon Judah and Jerusalem for this their guiltiness.[↗](../../guiltiness/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings 2CH.24.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../guiltiness/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · and I said: 'O my God, I am ashamed and blush to lift up my face to Thee, my God; for our iniquities are increased over our head, and our guiltiness is grown up unto the heavens.[↗](../../guiltiness/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings EZR.9.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../guiltiness/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") **guiltless** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Guiltless means not to blame and having done no wrong.[↗](../../guiltless/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* "I am quite guiltless," the boy said.[↗](../../guiltless/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The guiltless prince was killed by mistake.[↗](../../guiltless/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The judge found the farmer guiltless and set him free.[↗](../../guiltless/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · If the scourge slay suddenly, He will mock at the calamity of the guiltless.[↗](../../guiltless/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.9.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../guiltless/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · I am afraid of all my pains, I know that Thou wilt not hold me guiltless.[↗](../../guiltless/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.9.28, JPS 1917)[↗](../../guiltless/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · And the men said unto her: 'We will be guiltless of this thine oath which thou hast made us to swear.[↗](../../guiltless/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JOS.2.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../guiltless/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **guilty** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Feeling bad because you know you did something wrong.[↗](../../guilty/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Having done something wrong or against the law.[↗](../../guilty/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Decided by a court to have broken the law.[↗](../../guilty/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I felt guilty about eating my sister's chocolate.[↗](../../guilty/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The dog looked guilty next to the chewed shoe.[↗](../../guilty/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The judge said the man was guilty of stealing.[↗](../../guilty/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · He had a guilty conscience after telling a lie.[↗](../../guilty/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't feel guilty about saying no to a stranger.[↗](../../guilty/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · She was found not guilty.[↗](../../guilty/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · I am guilty, wretch that I am\![↗](../../guilty/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · It is a guilt-offering — he is certainly guilty before the LORD.[↗](../../guilty/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah LEV.5.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../guilty/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · and it shall be, when he shall be guilty in one of these things, that he shall confess that wherein he hath sinned; (Torah LEV.5.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../guilty/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Moreover ye shall take no ransom for the life of a murderer, that is guilty of death; but he shall surely be put to death.[↗](../../guilty/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah NUM.35.31, JPS 1917)[↗](../../guilty/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Evil shall kill the wicked; and they that hate the righteous shall be held guilty.[↗](../../guilty/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.34.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../guilty/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · Slander not a servant unto his master, lest he curse thee, and thou be found guilty.[↗](../../guilty/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.30.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../guilty/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · When Ephraim spoke, there was trembling, he exalted himself in Israel; but when he became guilty through Baal, he died.[↗](../../guilty/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets HOS.13.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../guilty/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") **guinea** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Guinea is most often heard in «guinea pig», a small furry pet rodent with no tail.[↗](../../guinea/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A guinea pig can also mean a person used to test something new.[↗](../../guinea/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* Be my guinea pig for this recipe.[↗](../../guinea/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A guinea was an old British gold coin worth a little more than a pound.[↗](../../guinea/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Guinea (capital G) is a country in West Africa; Papua New Guinea and Equatorial Guinea are other countries.[↗](../../guinea/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Our class has two guinea pigs.[↗](../../guinea/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · A guinea pig is a rodent, not a pig.[↗](../../guinea/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Guinea pigs love fresh hay and carrots.[↗](../../guinea/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · I was the guinea pig for Mum's new soup.[↗](../../guinea/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Guinea is a country in West Africa.[↗](../../guinea/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · A guinea was an old British coin.[↗](../../guinea/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Papua New Guinea is north of Australia.[↗](../../guinea/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Guinea pigs squeak when they are excited.[↗](../../guinea/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · ‘There is a guinea for you,’ said he; ‘go and bring her here.’[↗](../../guinea/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **guinean** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* From or to do with Guinea, a country in West Africa.[↗](../../guinean/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (noun) A person from Guinea.[↗](../../guinean/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Sometimes used for Equatorial Guinea or Guinea-Bissau, which are different countries (more exactly.[↗](../../guinean/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* Equatoguinean, Bissau-Guinean).[↗](../../guinean/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The Guinean capital is Conakry.[↗](../../guinean/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Guinean griots play the kora.[↗](../../guinean/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Our football coach is Guinean.[↗](../../guinean/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The River Niger starts in the Guinean highlands.[↗](../../guinean/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Many Guineans speak French as well as local languages.[↗](../../guinean/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") **guinness** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (a name) Guinness is a famous dark Irish beer (a stout) made in Dublin since 1759; it is an alcoholic drink for adults.[↗](../../guinness/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (a name) Guinness World Records is a book and organisation that checks and lists world records, like the tallest person or the fastest runner.[↗](../../guinness/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (a name) Guinness is also an Irish family name, such as Arthur Guinness, who started the brewery.[↗](../../guinness/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I got the Guinness World Records book for my birthday.[↗](../../guinness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She wants to set a Guinness world record for the longest hula-hoop spin.[↗](../../guinness/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The Guinness book lists the tallest man who ever lived.[↗](../../guinness/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Guinness is a dark beer from Dublin.[↗](../../guinness/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandad drinks a pint of Guinness on Sundays.[↗](../../guinness/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Arthur Guinness opened his brewery in Dublin in 1759.[↗](../../guinness/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **guise** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A guise is the outward form or appearance someone takes, often to hide who they really are.[↗](../../guise/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The witch came in the guise of a kind old woman.[↗](../../guise/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Our Lord walks the earth under the guise of a beggar.[↗](../../guise/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The fox came back in a new guise, as a travelling trader.[↗](../../guise/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **guitar** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A guitar is a musical instrument with strings that you play with your fingers or a small pick.[↗](../../guitar/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") A guitar usually has 6 strings.[↗](../../guitar/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An electric guitar needs an amplifier to sound loud.[↗](../../guitar/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A guitar costs $120.[↗](../../guitar/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Each guitar has 6 strings.[↗](../../guitar/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The shop sold 4 guitars.[↗](../../guitar/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · How many strings do 5 guitars have?[↗](../../guitar/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · My brother plays the guitar in a band.[↗](../../guitar/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · She strummed her guitar around the campfire.[↗](../../guitar/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · A tighter string gives a higher note.[↗](../../guitar/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · He has guitar lessons every Thursday.[↗](../../guitar/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **guitarist** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A person who plays the guitar.[↗](../../guitarist/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* My brother wants to be a guitarist in a rock band.[↗](../../guitarist/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The guitarist played a long solo.[↗](../../guitarist/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Our school band needs a bass guitarist.[↗](../../guitarist/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Jimi Hendrix was a famous guitarist.[↗](../../guitarist/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The guitarist tuned her strings before the show.[↗](../../guitarist/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · She is the best guitarist in our class.[↗](../../guitarist/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **gulch** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A gulch is a deep, narrow valley cut out by running water, found especially in the American west.[↗](../../gulch/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The outlaws hid in the gulch until dark.[↗](../../gulch/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The riders went down into the gulch.[↗](../../gulch/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We will meet at the old gulch at noon.[↗](../../gulch/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **gulf** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A large area of sea that is partly surrounded by land, bigger than a bay (the Gulf of Mexico).[↗](../../gulf/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A big difference or gap between people, groups or ideas (a gulf between rich and poor).[↗](../../gulf/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A deep hole or opening in the ground (old or literary).[↗](../../gulf/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The Gulf of Mexico is south of the USA.[↗](../../gulf/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · A gulf is like a very big bay.[↗](../../gulf/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The Gulf of Carpentaria is in the north of Australia.[↗](../../gulf/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The Gulf Stream carries warm water across the Atlantic.[↗](../../gulf/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · There was a huge gulf between what he said and what he did.[↗](../../gulf/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Hurricanes often form over the warm Gulf waters.[↗](../../gulf/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The Lion was about to reply when suddenly they came to another gulf across the road.[↗](../../gulf/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · For there is no sincerity in their mouth; their inward part is a yawning gulf, their throat is an open sepulchre; they make smooth their tongue.[↗](../../gulf/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.5.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../gulf/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **gull** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A large grey and white seabird with long wings and a loud cry, often seen at beaches and harbours; also called a seagull.[↗](../../gull/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (old-fashioned verb) To trick or fool someone.[↗](../../gull/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A gull stole my chips at the beach\![↗](../../gull/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The gulls cried loudly over the harbour.[↗](../../gull/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We watched gulls following the fishing boat.[↗](../../gull/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Gulls have webbed feet for swimming.[↗](../../gull/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Please don't feed the gulls.[↗](../../gull/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · A gull was standing on one leg on the rooftop.[↗](../../gull/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Kotick swam back to Novastoshnah, leaving the gulls to scream.[↗](../../gull/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **gullet** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The tube that food goes down from the mouth to the stomach; the oesophagus.[↗](../../gullet/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The throat.[↗](../../gullet/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Food passes down the gullet to the stomach.[↗](../../gullet/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · A fishbone got stuck in his gullet.[↗](../../gullet/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The pelican swallowed the fish whole down its gullet.[↗](../../gullet/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The Whale's throat, or gullet, was blocked by a grating in Kipling's story.[↗](../../gullet/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The heron gulped the frog into its gullet.[↗](../../gullet/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Muscles in the gullet push food down even if you are upside down.[↗](../../gullet/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · In her youth she had once swallowed a hook, and still swam patiently about with it in her gullet.[↗](../../gullet/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · He produced Tzaddi, predominant in Taste, crowned it, combined and formed with it Aquarius in the Year, and the gullet in Man.[↗](../../gullet/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../gullet/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · He produced Tzaddi, predominant in Taste, crowned, combined, and formed Aquarius in the world, Sebat in the year, and the gullet in man.[↗](../../gullet/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1887)[↗](../../gullet/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · The twelve organs of the human body are: two hands, two feet, two kidneys, gall, small intestines, liver, gullet \[39\] or esophagus, stomach and milt.[↗](../../gullet/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../gullet/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") **gully** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A gully is a narrow channel or ditch cut into the ground by rain or running water.[↗](../../gully/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* After the storm the gully was full of mud.[↗](../../gully/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The wagon rolled into the gully and broke.[↗](../../gully/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He ran through gullies and over rocks.[↗](../../gully/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **gulp** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To swallow food or drink quickly in big mouthfuls.[↗](../../gulp/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To swallow suddenly because you are nervous, scared or surprised.[↗](../../gulp/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (noun) A big swallow or mouthful: «a gulp of water».[↗](../../gulp/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To breathe in air quickly: «gulp air».[↗](../../gulp/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* He gulped down his milk and ran out of the door.[↗](../../gulp/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't gulp your food; chew it properly.[↗](../../gulp/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She drank the water in one gulp.[↗](../../gulp/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · I gulped when the teacher called my name.[↗](../../gulp/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The swimmer came up and gulped air.[↗](../../gulp/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Take a big gulp of air before you go under.[↗](../../gulp/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Gulp\![↗](../../gulp/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") The giant was looking right at me.[↗](../../gulp/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · And holding the glass with his two hands, he swallowed the medicine at one gulp.[↗](../../gulp/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **gum** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Gum, or chewing gum, is a soft sweet you chew for a long time but do not swallow.[↗](../../gum/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Your gums are the pink flesh in your mouth that holds your teeth.[↗](../../gum/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Gum is also a sticky substance from some trees, or a kind of glue.[↗](../../gum/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Please put your gum in the bin.[↗](../../gum/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Brush your teeth and your gums twice a day.[↗](../../gum/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He blew a big bubble with his bubble gum.[↗](../../gum/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · There was gum stuck under the desk.[↗](../../gum/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · My gums hurt where the new tooth is coming in.[↗](../../gum/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Koalas eat the leaves of gum trees.[↗](../../gum/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Chewing gum is not allowed in class.[↗](../../gum/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Sugar-free gum is better for your teeth.[↗](../../gum/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **gumdrop** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A gumdrop is a small, soft, chewy sweet shaped like a little dome, usually coated in sugar and brightly coloured.[↗](../../gumdrop/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (informal) Used as a pet name for a sweet person.[↗](../../gumdrop/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We put gumdrops on the roof of the gingerbread house.[↗](../../gumdrop/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She shared 12 gumdrops equally among 3 friends.[↗](../../gumdrop/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Red gumdrops are my favourite.[↗](../../gumdrop/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The jar was full of gumdrops.[↗](../../gumdrop/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't eat too many gumdrops — they're sticky on your teeth.[↗](../../gumdrop/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandma called the baby «my little gumdrop».[↗](../../gumdrop/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **gummy** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Gummy means sticky like glue or gum.[↗](../../gummy/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A gummy smile shows a lot of gum (the pink part above the teeth), and a gummy baby has no teeth yet.[↗](../../gummy/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A gummy is a chewy sweet, like a gummy bear or gummy worm (US: gummies, also vitamins).[↗](../../gummy/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I had a bag of gummy bears at the cinema.[↗](../../gummy/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The baby gave a big gummy smile.[↗](../../gummy/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandad took his teeth out and grinned a gummy grin.[↗](../../gummy/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The glue went all gummy in the sun.[↗](../../gummy/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Gummy sweets stick to your teeth, so brush afterwards.[↗](../../gummy/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Mum takes gummy vitamins every morning.[↗](../../gummy/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **gun** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A gun is a weapon that fires bullets or other objects through a metal tube using explosive force.[↗](../../gun/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A gun is a tool that shoots something out, like a water gun, glue gun or starting gun.[↗](../../gun/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To gun an engine (informal) is to make it go very fast.[↗](../../gun/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To be gunning for someone (informal) is to be trying to harm or criticise them.[↗](../../gun/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* If you find a gun, don't touch it; tell an adult right away.[↗](../../gun/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We had a water gun fight in the garden.[↗](../../gun/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The race began with the starting gun.[↗](../../gun/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Use the glue gun only with a teacher's help.[↗](../../gun/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't jump the gun; wait until everyone is ready.[↗](../../gun/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · She stuck to her guns and kept telling the truth.[↗](../../gun/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Police in the UK usually don't carry guns.[↗](../../gun/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The pirate ship fired its guns.[↗](../../gun/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Niels took his gun with him.[↗](../../gun/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **gunboat** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A small warship with big guns, used especially on rivers or near the coast.[↗](../../gunboat/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* «Gunboat diplomacy» means a strong country forcing weaker ones to agree by threatening to use its navy or army.[↗](../../gunboat/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A gunboat sailed up the river.[↗](../../gunboat/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The navy sent two gunboats to guard the harbour.[↗](../../gunboat/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The gunboat's guns pointed at the shore.[↗](../../gunboat/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Historians call this «gunboat diplomacy».[↗](../../gunboat/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Gunboats were used in the Opium Wars in China.[↗](../../gunboat/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The model gunboat had tiny cannons.[↗](../../gunboat/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/G/) … [31](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/G/page/31/) **32** [33](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/G/page/33/) - ← previous: [page 31](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/G/page/31/) - next →: [page 33](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/G/page/33/) - ↑ back to [The English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/)