gen

noun

ˈjen How to pronounce gen (audio)
Definition of gennext
chiefly British
as in news
a report of recent events or facts not previously known as he has for decades, he gets most of his gen from the BBC over the wireless

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  1. info
  2. information
  3. story
Noun
  • For more detailed info on how to structure your leg day and cardio work, check out our recs here.
    Amy Marturana Winderl, SELF, 14 Jan. 2025
  • For more info: Vasari Corridor, Uffizi Gallery, Florence Tours by art historian Elaine Ruffolo Actor Wendell Pierce meets drama students at the Juilliard School in New York City.
    David Morgan, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of info
Noun
  • This article was updated with additional information.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
  • For more information, call (501) 324-9767, email at cheri.leffew@arkansas.gov or visit ArkansasArts.org.
    Eric E. Harrison, arkansasonline.com, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of information
Noun
  • This story has been updated with additional information, context, and statements.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
    Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
Definition of story
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gemütlichkeit

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