Synonyms of gas

Noun

1. gas, gaseous state, state of matter, state

usage: the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity; relatively great expansion and contraction with changes in pressure and temperature; the ability to diffuse readily; and the spontaneous tendency to become distributed uniformly throughout any container

2. gas, fluid

usage: a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely

3. gasoline, gasolene, gas, petrol, fuel, hydrocarbon

usage: a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines

4. flatulence, flatulency, gas, physical condition, physiological state, physiological condition

usage: a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal

5. accelerator, accelerator pedal, gas pedal, gas, throttle, gun, pedal, treadle, foot pedal, foot lever

usage: a pedal that controls the throttle valve; "he stepped on the gas"

6. natural gas, gas, fossil fuel

usage: a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homes

Verb

1. gas, attack, assail

usage: attack with gas; subject to gas fumes; "The despot gassed the rebellious tribes"

2. boast, tout, swash, shoot a line, brag, gas, blow, bluster, vaunt, gasconade, overstate, exaggerate, overdraw, hyperbolize, hyperbolise, magnify, amplify

usage: show off

Definition and meaning of gas (Dictionary)