gel
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/dʒel/
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/dʒel/
A gel is a thick, clear, and slightly sticky substance, often used in hair or skin products.
I used a lot of hair gel to style my hair.
When people or things gel, they work well together or form a successful group.
The new team members gelled quickly, and we started winning games.
To gel also means to become clearer and more definite, like when your thoughts start to make sense.
After discussing with my friends, my ideas started to gel.
Gel can also describe when a liquid becomes thicker and more solid, like when jelly is made.
The mixture started to gel as it cooled down.
To gel, in the context of hair, means to use a gel product to style your hair.
Her hair was gelled into a stylish shape.