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gatsby

/หˆษกรฆtsbi/
B2 ยท Upper Int.โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†โ˜†
noun

Simple Meaning

the main character in a famous book called 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

When to Use

๐Ÿ“šAcademic Writing๐Ÿ“Exam Vocabulary๐Ÿ“ฑSocial Media
Upper Intermediate โ€” fluent in familiar topics

Examples in Conversation

โ€œWe read 'The Great Gatsby' in English class.โ€

โ€œGatsby is a rich man who throws big parties.โ€

โ–ถFull Definition

The titular character of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby,' a wealthy and mysterious socialite.

โ€œHe threw lavish parties like Gatsby, hoping to attract the attention of his lost love.โ€

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Synonyms:
characterprotagonist