Gi

Pronunciation: /dʒiː/

Definitions of GI

noun A person who serves in the military.

Example Sentences

A1 I have a GI Joe action figure.

A2 She has a sensitive GI system.

B1 The soldier's GI tract was affected by the food poisoning.

B2 The GI Bill provides educational benefits to veterans.

C1 The GI of this food item is high, so it's not recommended for those with diabetes.

C2 The GI of the company's stock has been steadily increasing over the past year.

Examples of GI in a Sentence

formal The GI tract is responsible for digesting food and absorbing nutrients.

informal I think I have a GI bug because my stomach has been hurting all day.

slang I can't eat that, it always gives me GI issues.

figurative His attention to detail is like a GI inspection, nothing gets past him.

Grammatical Forms of GI

• past tense: GIED
• plural: GIS
• comparative: MORE GI
• superlative: MOST GI
• present tense: GI
• future tense: WILL GI
• perfect tense: HAVE GI
• continuous tense: AM/WAS/WERE GIING
• singular: GI
• positive degree: GI
• infinitive: TO GI
• gerund: GIING
• participle: GIED

Origin and Evolution of GI

First Known Use: 1942 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'GI' originated during World War II as an abbreviation for 'Government Issue' or 'General Issue'. It was used to refer to items issued to soldiers by the government.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'GI' expanded beyond its original military context to refer more broadly to American soldiers. It has also been used in various contexts to denote anything related to the military or government issue.