gel — a thick, clear, slightly sticky substance
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a thick, clear, slightly sticky substance
Pronunciation (IPA): /dʒel/
Korean meaning: 젤리 같은 끈적한 물질
Korean pronunciation: 젤 (강세: 젤)
Example Sentences
- My brother used so much hair gel that his hair looked like a helmet!
- The team members finally started to gel after months of practice.
- Don't forget to carry hand sanitizer gel in your bag.
gel
NOUN//dʒel//
a thick, clear, slightly sticky substance
💡 Concept
Thick sticky gel substance
🎵 Rhyme
Heal the shell with gel by the well!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/dʒel/
🇬🇧 UK/dʒel/
🌳Etymology
Rootgel
Origin
gel은 gelatin(젤라틴)에서 온 말로, 라틴어 gelare(얼리다)가 어원입니다. 원래 동물의 뼈와 가죽에서 추출한 젤라틴이 차가워지면서 굳어지는 성질에서 이름이 붙었어요.
🎵Rhyme
bellselltellwellshell
bell
sell
tell
well
shell
🔗Collocations
hair gel
shower gel
gel together
alcohol gel
cooling gel
gel formation
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My brother used so much hair gel that his hair looked like a helmet!”
“The team members finally started to gel after months of practice.”
“Don't forget to carry hand sanitizer gel in your bag.”
“The cooking show host's ideas didn't gel well with the audience.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
jellypastesubstancemediumsolution
Antonyms
liquidpowdersolid
Related
gelatinjelloviscousstickyconsistency
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