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Zephyr vs. Gust — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Zephyr and Gust

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Definitions

Zephyr

A gentle breeze.

Gust

A strong, abrupt rush of wind.

Zephyr

The west wind.

Gust

A sudden burst, as of rain or smoke.

Zephyr

Any of various soft light fabrics, yarns, or garments, especially a lightweight, checked gingham fabric.
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Gust

An outburst of emotion.

Zephyr

Something that is airy, insubstantial, or passing.

Gust

(Archaic) Relish; gusto.

Zephyr

A light wind from the west.

Gust

The sense of taste.
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Zephyr

Any light refreshing wind; a gentle breeze.

Gust

Personal taste or inclination; liking.

Zephyr

Anything of fine, soft, or light quality, especially fabric.

Gust

To blow in gusts.

Zephyr

To blow or move like a zephyr, or light breeze.

Gust

A strong, abrupt rush of wind.

Zephyr

To blow or blow on gently like a zephyr; to cool or refresh with a gentle breeze.

Gust

(by extension) Any rush or outburst (of water, emotion, etc.).

Zephyr

The west wind; poetically, any soft, gentle breeze.
As gentleAs zephyrs blowing below the violet.

Gust

(archaic) The physiological faculty of taste.

Zephyr

A slight wind (usually refreshing);
The breeze was cooled by the lake
As he waited he could feel the air on his neck

Gust

Relish, enjoyment, appreciation.

Zephyr

(Greek mythology) the Greek god of the west wind

Gust

Intellectual taste; fancy.

Gust

To blow in gusts.

Gust

To taste.

Gust

To have a relish for.

Gust

A sudden squall; a violent blast of wind; a sudden and brief rushing or driving of the wind.
Snow, and hail, stormy gust and flaw.

Gust

A sudden violent burst of passion.

Gust

The sense or pleasure of tasting; relish; gusto.
An ox will relish the tender flesh of kids with as much gust and appetite.

Gust

Gratification of any kind, particularly that which is exquisitely relished; enjoyment.
Destroy all creatures for thy sport or gust.

Gust

Intellectual taste; fancy.
A choice of it may be made according to the gust and manner of the ancients.

Gust

To taste; to have a relish for.

Gust

A strong current of air;
The tree was bent almost double by the gust

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