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Noun faust has 1 sense
  1. Faust, Faustus - an alchemist of German legend who sold his soul to Mephistopheles in exchange for knowledge
    --1 is a kind of fictional character, fictitious character, character

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Term: Faust

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: In literature, Faust refers to the protagonist of the classic German legend, as depicted in Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's drama "Faust". This character, driven by dissatisfaction with his life, makes a pact with the devil in exchange for knowledge and worldly pleasures. It has become a symbol of someone who seeks unlimited power or knowledge.

Sample Sentence 1: Reading "Faust" allowed me to experience the internal struggle of the character and ponder the consequences of his ambitious desires.

Sample Sentence 2: Goethe's portrayal of Faust eloquently explores the human desire for fulfillment and the consequences of making reckless choices.

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: As a verb, faust is a colloquial term used to describe trying to gather or grab as much as possible for oneself, often recklessly or selfishly.

Sample Sentence 1: The greedy individual would faust all the office supplies, leaving none for the rest of the team.

Sample Sentence 2: He decided to faust all the discounts during the sale, buying way more clothes than he needed.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: In local slang, the term faust is used as an adjective to describe something that is popular, trendy, or fashionable.

Sample Sentence 1: That new cafe downtown is so faust right now. Everyone wants to go there!

Sample Sentence 2: The faust sneakers are selling like hotcakes; everyone wants a pair.

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