Standard Synonyms
The heart
The crux
The essence
The nub
Slang Synonyms
The-jist
The-nitty-gritty
The-low-down
What’s-the-deal
What’s-the- story
Academic Synonyms
The main point
The crux
The essence
Old English Synonyms
Regional Synonyms
In general
The most common regional synonym for “the gist” is “the point.” However
There are a few other common regional synonyms that are worth considering as well. These include “the bottom line
” “the heart of the matter
” and “the crux of the issue.”
Industry-specific Synonyms
– the basis
– the bottom line
– the bottom RAM
– in a nutshell
Antonyms
In-depth
Surface
Long
Short
Detailed
Vague
Meaning
The gist is the main point or most important part of something.
Definition
The-gist is a noun meaning the essential meaning or main point of something.
Example Sentences
1. The gist of the story is that a young girl overcomes adversity.
2. The gist of what she said is that she’s not interested.
3. From the little I gathered, the gist is that you don’t like your job.
4. The gist seems to be that you’re not happy with the progress we’ve made.
5. Can you give me the gist of what happened at the meeting?