--- title: G — The school dictionary with trees and pragmatics description: The 615 words of the school 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/school/G/) [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/) / [school dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/) / G # G — The school dictionary The words of the school dictionary under G: 615 words, every meaning and example parsed by Mova with its syntax tree and pragmatics. [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/D/) · [E](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/) · [F](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/) · [G](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/) · [H](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/H/) · [I](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/I/) · [J](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/J/) · [K](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/K/) · [L](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/L/) · [M](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/) · [N](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/N/) · [O](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/O/) · [P](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/) · [Q](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/Q/) · [R](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/) · [S](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/) · [T](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/T/) · [U](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/) · [V](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/V/) · [W](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/W/) · [X](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/X/) · [Y](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/Y/) · [Z](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/Z/) **1** [2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/page/2/) [3](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/page/3/) [4](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/page/4/) [5](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/page/5/) [6](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/page/6/) [7](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/page/7/) - [ga](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/ga/) — GA is the short form for Georgia, a state in the south-eastern United States, used in addresses. — 11 sentences - [gab](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gab/) — To talk a lot, quickly and often about unimportant things; to chatter. — 10 sentences - [gable](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gable/) — A gable is the triangle-shaped top of a wall at the end of a sloping roof. — 5 sentences - [gabled](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gabled/) — Having a gable or gables: the pointed, triangle-shaped part of a wall under the two sloping sides of a roof. — 7 sentences - [gabriel](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gabriel/) — The angel Gabriel is a messenger of God; Christians remember that he told Mary she would have a baby, Jesus, and told Zechariah about John… — 9 sentences - [gad](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gad/) — To gad about is to wander from place to place looking for fun or news. — 6 sentences - [gadfly](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gadfly/) — A gadfly is a large fly that bites cattle and horses. — 5 sentences - [gadget](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gadget/) — A small, clever machine or tool that does a useful job: a kitchen gadget. — 8 sentences - [gaelic](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gaelic/) — Gaelic is a group of Celtic languages. — 13 sentences - [gaffer](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gaffer/) — The boss: a manager, foreman or the person in charge, especially of a football team or a group of workers. — 9 sentences - [gag](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gag/) — A joke or a funny trick, especially by a comedian: a running gag. — 16 sentences - [gaiety](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gaiety/) — Gaiety is a happy, lively feeling; cheerfulness. — 5 sentences - [gaily](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gaily/) — In a happy, cheerful, lively way: «The children sang gaily.». — 10 sentences - [gain](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gain/) — To gain is to get more of something, like weight, points, speed or money. — 14 sentences - [gainsay](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gainsay/) — To gainsay is to say that something is not true; to deny or argue against it. — 5 sentences - [gait](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gait/) — The way a person or animal walks or runs: the pattern and style of their steps. — 9 sentences - [gaiter](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gaiter/) — A cover made of cloth or leather worn over the ankle and lower leg, to keep out mud, snow or stones. — 9 sentences - [gal](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gal/) — A gal is a girl or young woman. — 5 sentences - [gala](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gala/) — A special party or performance to celebrate something, often with fancy clothes. — 10 sentences - [galactic](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/galactic/) — To do with a galaxy, a huge group of stars, gas and dust held together by gravity, such as our Milky Way. — 9 sentences - [galaxy](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/galaxy/) — A galaxy is a huge group of billions of stars, gas and dust held together by gravity. — 11 sentences - [gale](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gale/) — A very strong wind, stronger than a breeze but weaker than a hurricane. — 9 sentences - [galician](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/galician/) — From Galicia, a region in the north-west of Spain, or about its people. — 10 sentences - [gall](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gall/) — Gall is rude, bold cheek: «He had the gall to ask for more after eating mine!». — 12 sentences - [gallant](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gallant/) — Brave, especially in a fine, noble way: a gallant knight. — 11 sentences - [gallantly](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gallantly/) — Gallantly means bravely and boldly, showing courage. — 5 sentences - [gallantry](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gallantry/) — Great bravery, especially in battle or danger. — 9 sentences - [galleon](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/galleon/) — A galleon was a large sailing ship with several masts and decks, used long ago by Spain, England and other countries for war and trade. — 10 sentences - [gallery](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gallery/) — A building or room where paintings, sculptures and other art are shown. — 12 sentences - [galley](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/galley/) — A galley is the kitchen on a ship, boat or plane. — 10 sentences - [gallon](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gallon/) — A unit for measuring liquids. A UK (imperial) gallon is about 4.55 litres; a US gallon is about 3.79 litres. — 11 sentences - [gallop](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gallop/) — To gallop is to run very fast, the way a horse does, with all four feet off the ground at one moment. — 9 sentences - [gallows](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gallows/) — A gallows is a wooden frame with a beam, used in the past to hang criminals. — 5 sentences - [gallus](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gallus/) — Gallus is the Latin scientific name for the group (genus) of jungle fowl that includes the chicken: the chicken is Gallus gallus domesticus. — 10 sentences - [galosh](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/galosh/) — A galosh is a rubber overshoe worn over a boot or shoe in wet weather. — 5 sentences - [galvanise](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/galvanise/) — To galvanise people means to shock or excite them into acting quickly. — 10 sentences - [gamble](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gamble/) — To gamble is to bet money on a game, race or event, hoping to win more but risking losing it. — 10 sentences - [gambler](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gambler/) — A person who plays games of chance for money, such as cards, betting or slot machines. — 9 sentences - [gambling](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gambling/) — Gambling is playing games or betting money on something whose result depends on luck, hoping to win more money. — 11 sentences - [gambol](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gambol/) — To gambol is to skip, jump and play about happily, like a lamb or kitten. — 5 sentences - [game](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/game/) — A game is something you play for fun with rules, like football, chess or tag. — 14 sentences - [gamekeeper](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gamekeeper/) — A gamekeeper is a person whose job is to look after wild animals and birds kept for hunting on a large estate. — 4 sentences - [gamma](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gamma/) — Gamma is the third letter of the Greek alphabet, written γ (small) and Γ (capital), after alpha and beta. — 11 sentences - [gander](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gander/) — An adult male goose. — 10 sentences - [gang](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gang/) — A gang is a group of friends who spend time together. — 12 sentences - [gangster](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gangster/) — A gangster is a member of a gang of violent criminals who break the law to get money or power. — 10 sentences - [gangway](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gangway/) — A movable bridge or ramp for walking between a ship and the land. — 9 sentences - [gannet](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gannet/) — A large white seabird with black wing tips and a yellowish head that dives from high up into the sea to catch fish. — 9 sentences - [gaol](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gaol/) — A prison; a jail. — 8 sentences - [gaoler](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gaoler/) — A person whose job is to guard prisoners in a prison; a jailer or prison officer. — 9 sentences - [gap](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gap/) — A gap is an empty space or opening between two things: a gap in a fence, a gap between your teeth. — 12 sentences - [gape](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gape/) — To stare with your mouth wide open, because you are surprised or amazed. — 11 sentences - [gar](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gar/) — A gar is a long, thin fish with a narrow snout full of sharp teeth, such as the North American gar of rivers and lakes. — 9 sentences - [garage](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/garage/) — A garage is a building or a room next to a house where a car is kept. — 12 sentences - [garb](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/garb/) — Garb is clothing, especially a particular kind or style of dress. — 5 sentences - [garbage](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/garbage/) — Rubbish; food waste and other things you throw away. — 10 sentences - [garden](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/garden/) — A garden is a piece of land where people grow flowers, fruit or vegetables. — 12 sentences - [gardener](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gardener/) — A gardener is a person who looks after a garden and its plants, as a job or for fun. — 10 sentences - [garfish](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/garfish/) — A long, thin fish with a narrow beak-like jaw full of sharp teeth. — 8 sentences - [gargle](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gargle/) — To gargle means to hold liquid in the back of your throat and blow air through it to make it bubble, to clean or soothe your throat. — 10 sentences - [garibaldi](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/garibaldi/) — A flat rectangular biscuit with a layer of squashed currants inside, sometimes called a «squashed fly biscuit». — 9 sentences - [garland](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/garland/) — A garland is a ring or string of flowers, leaves or ribbons, worn on the head or hung up. — 5 sentences - [garlic](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/garlic/) — A plant like a small onion with a strong smell and taste, used to flavour food; its bulb splits into parts called cloves. — 8 sentences - [garlicky](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/garlicky/) — Tasting or smelling strongly of garlic. — 8 sentences - [garment](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/garment/) — A garment is a piece of clothing, such as a shirt, dress, coat or pair of trousers. — 9 sentences - [garner](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/garner/) — To collect or gain something, such as support, praise, votes or information. — 9 sentences - [garnet](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/garnet/) — A garnet is a dark red stone, a kind of jewel, used in rings and necklaces. — 4 sentences - [garnish](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/garnish/) — To garnish is to decorate food with a small extra bit, such as parsley or a slice of lemon, to make it look nice. — 5 sentences - [garret](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/garret/) — A garret is a small room right at the top of a house, under the roof, often bare and cold. (old use). — 5 sentences - [garrison](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/garrison/) — A group of soldiers living in a town or fort to guard it. — 10 sentences - [garter](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/garter/) — A garter is a band of elastic or cloth worn round the leg to hold up a stocking or sock. — 4 sentences - [gas](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gas/) — A substance like air that has no fixed shape and spreads out to fill any space. — 15 sentences - [gaseous](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gaseous/) — In the form of a gas, not a solid or liquid. — 8 sentences - [gasp](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gasp/) — To gasp means to breathe in suddenly and loudly with your mouth open, because you are surprised, shocked or in pain. — 13 sentences - [gassing](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gassing/) — Chatting or talking for a long time about not very important things; also boasting. — 9 sentences - [gastric](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gastric/) — About the stomach. — 7 sentences - [gastroenteritis](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gastroenteritis/) — An illness where the stomach and intestines (gut) become sore and swollen, usually caused by a virus or bacteria, giving sickness, diarrho… — 7 sentences - [gate](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gate/) — A gate is a door in a fence, hedge or wall that opens and closes. — 11 sentences - [gatekeeper](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gatekeeper/) — A gatekeeper is a person who looks after a gate and lets people in or out. — 4 sentences - [gateway](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gateway/) — An opening in a wall or fence that can be closed with a gate; an entrance. — 12 sentences - [gather](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gather/) — To gather is to come together in one place as a group. — 13 sentences - [gatherer](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gatherer/) — A person or animal that collects things, such as food, information or people. — 8 sentences - [gathering](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gathering/) — A gathering is a group of people who meet together, often for a special reason. — 11 sentences - [gator](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gator/) — A gator is short for an alligator, a large reptile with strong jaws that lives in rivers and swamps in the southern USA and China. — 8 sentences - [gauche](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gauche/) — Awkward and clumsy in how you behave with other people, saying or doing slightly wrong things. — 7 sentences - [gauge](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gauge/) — An instrument that measures and shows an amount, like a fuel gauge, a pressure gauge or a rain gauge. — 11 sentences - [gaul](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gaul/) — Gaul was the old name for a large area of western Europe in Roman times, mostly where France and Belgium are today. — 10 sentences - [gaunt](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gaunt/) — Gaunt means very thin, with a bony, hungry look, often from illness or hunger. — 4 sentences - [gauntlet](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gauntlet/) — A thick glove with a long wide cuff covering the wrist, worn for work, riding or motoring. — 10 sentences - [gauntleted](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gauntleted/) — Wearing gauntlets: thick gloves with wide cuffs that cover the wrist, or armoured gloves worn by knights. — 8 sentences - [gauze](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gauze/) — Gauze is a very thin, light cloth with tiny holes, often used to cover wounds. — 9 sentences - [gauzy](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gauzy/) — Gauzy means very thin and light, almost see-through, like fine cloth. — 4 sentences - [gavel](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gavel/) — A small wooden hammer that a judge, auctioneer or chairperson bangs to get attention, keep order or show that something is decided or sold. — 7 sentences - [gay](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gay/) — Describing a person, especially a man, who is romantically attracted to people of the same sex; women may also call themselves gay or lesb… — 12 sentences - [gaze](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gaze/) — To look at something steadily for a long time, often because you are thinking, amazed or in love. — 11 sentences - [gazelle](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gazelle/) — A gazelle is a small, slim, fast antelope with curved horns that lives in Africa and Asia. — 9 sentences - [gazette](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gazette/) — A gazette is an official newspaper that prints news, notices and honours. — 4 sentences - [gazillion](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gazillion/) — A gazillion is a made-up, huge number used to say «very, very many»; it is not a real number. — 9 sentences - [gdp](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/gdp/) — GDP stands for gross domestic product: the total value of all the goods and services a country makes in one year. — 9 sentences - [ge](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/ge/) — «Ge» is not an English word on its own. It is a piece of a longer word, for example «age», «gem» or «get». — 12 sentences **1** [2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/page/2/) [3](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/page/3/) [4](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/page/4/) [5](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/page/5/) [6](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/page/6/) [7](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/page/7/) - ← previous: [F](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/F/) - next →: [H](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/H/) - ↑ back to [The school dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/)