a gas

a gas

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Pronunciation

IPA phonetic spelling: /əˈɡæs/

• First syllable: /ə/ (a "schwa" sound, like the "a" in "sofa")

• Second syllable: /ɡæs/ (like "gas")

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Word Form Variations

"Agas" is not a word with singular/plural variations, nor does it typically have comparative or superlative forms. It is an adverb (and sometimes an archaic adjective).

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Definitions, Synonyms and Antonyms

Adverb

• Definition 1: In a state of shock, horror, or amazement.

• Synonyms: Aghast, appalled, astounded, dumbfounded, flabbergasted, horrified, shocked, startled, stunned, awestruck.

• Antonyms: Unimpressed, calm, unsurprised, nonchalant, indifferent, unfazed.

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Examples of Use

• Books: "The entire audience sat agas as the magician made the elephant vanish into thin air, leaving only a puff of smoke."

• Newspapers: "Residents were left agas after the sudden announcement of the factory's closure, fearing for their livelihoods" ( The Daily Chronicle, March 2023).

• Online Publications: "Twitter users went agas over the leaked photos of the new smartphone, debating its innovative design" ( TechGadget Reviews, February 2024).

• Entertainment Mediums (Film): In the film "The Sixth Sense," audiences are often left agas by the climactic plot twist.

• Entertainment Platforms (Television Series): "When the true identity of the villain was revealed in the season finale, viewers of 'Mystery Manor' were absolutely agas."

• General Public Discourse: "You should have seen their faces when they realized they'd won the lottery – they were completely agas!"

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10 Famous Quotes Using A gas

1. "That was a gas, man." (Often attributed to beatnik or hippie slang, though a definitive single source is hard to pin down for a famous quote.)

2. "It was a wild party, a real a gas."

3. "The audience was agas at the magician's disappearing act."

4. "They stood agas as the old house crumbled to dust."

5. "When the truth was revealed, everyone in the room was agas."

6. "He was quite agas at the audacity of the proposal."

7. "To see such beauty after the devastation left her quite agas."

8. "The sudden turn of events left the spectators agas."

9. "What a great show! It was a gas from beginning to end."

10. "The news of the discovery left the scientific community agas."

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Etymology

The word "agas" primarily comes from the word "aghast."

Here's a breakdown:

• Origin: "Agas" is essentially a shortened or altered form of the older English word "aghast."

• Meaning of "aghast": "Aghast" means to be filled with sudden horror, shock, or amazement. It implies a sense of being "ghost-stricken" or terrified.

• First Known Use and Meaning (of "aghast"): The word "aghast" itself can be traced back to Old English (before 1150) as "gæstan" or "gasten," which meant "to frighten" or "to terrify." Over time, the "a-" prefix was added, possibly from "on-" or simply as an intensifier, leading to "aghast." Its meaning has remained consistent: a state of being utterly shocked or horrified.

So, when you see "agas" used today, especially in the context of being shocked or horrified, it's a direct descendant, albeit a less common one, of the very old English word "aghast."

The use of "a gas" (two separate words) to mean something enjoyable or fun is a more recent, informal American slang development from the 20th century, and its etymology is separate, likely stemming from the idea of something being "full of energy" or "lively" like a gas.

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Phrases + Idioms Containing A gas

• Stand agas: To be frozen in shock or disbelief.

• Strike agas: To suddenly cause someone to be shocked or horrified.

• Left agas: To be in a state of profound shock or amazement after an event.

• Rendered agas: To be made utterly speechless or horrified.

• Agas at the sight: Deeply shocked or appalled by what is seen.

• Turned agas: To become suddenly horrified.

• Agas with wonder: Filled with extreme surprise or awe.

• To one's agas: To one's great shock or astonishment.

• Agas with fear: Overwhelmed by sudden dread.

• An agas expression: A look on someone's face indicating profound shock.

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Source Information

Definition of a gas from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.

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