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gamut

/ˈɡæmət/
gam · ut ˈɡæm · ət
English Definition
n. full range; complete scope; spectrum
中文释义
全部范围;全音阶
Significado en Español
gama, espectro completo
한국어 뜻
전 범위, 전 음계
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
toàn bộ phạm vi, toàn âm giai
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Example Sentence

His emotions ran the gamut from joy to despair.

他的情绪从喜悦到绝望的全部范围。

Synonyms
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
gamut (all notes, Italian) → whole range, entire scope.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

In the orchestra, the musician demonstrated her ability to play a wide gamut of musical styles, showing her versatility as an artist.

  1. A range
  2. B note
  3. C piece
  4. D instrument
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A — range. “gamut” means n. full range; complete scope; spectrum

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Her powerful performance ran the entire ______ of emotions, from joy to despair.

  1. A gamut
  2. B fraction
  3. C corner
  4. D sliver
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A — gamut. “gamut” means n. full range; complete scope; spectrum

Common questions about “gamut”

What does “gamut” mean?

gamut — n. full range; complete scope; spectrum. In Chinese: 全部范围;全音阶.

How do you pronounce “gamut”?

gamut is pronounced /ˈɡæmət/. It breaks into 2 syllables: gam · ut.

How do you use “gamut” in a sentence?

His emotions ran the gamut from joy to despair. (他的情绪从喜悦到绝望的全部范围。)

What are synonyms for “gamut”?

range, spectrum — all close in meaning to gamut (n. full range; complete scope; spectrum).

Is “gamut” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. gamut appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “gamut”?

gamut (all notes, Italian) → whole range, entire scope.

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