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jar

[dʒɑː(r)]

jar Definition

  • 1a wide-mouthed cylindrical container made of glass or pottery, especially one used for storing food
  • 2to have an unpleasant or disturbing effect on someone or something
  • 3to hit or shake something with sudden force

Using jar: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "jar" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She filled the jar with cookies.

  • Example

    The loud noise jarred my nerves.

  • Example

    The earthquake jarred the entire city.

  • Example

    He jarred his knee when he fell off the bike.

jar Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using jar

  • jar on the nerves

    to be irritating or annoying

    Example

    The sound of the alarm clock jars on my nerves every morning.

  • to become dislodged or loose

    Example

    The wheel on the car jarred loose and fell off.

  • to conflict or clash with

    Example

    His actions jarred against his words.

Phrases with jar

  • a type of jar with a two-part lid, used for preserving food

    Example

    She stored the pickles in a mason jar.

  • a jar used for storing cookies

    Example

    She always keeps the cookie jar full for her grandchildren.

  • a metaphorical expression referring to someone who has been hurt emotionally

    Example

    The song 'Jar of Hearts' by Christina Perri is about a woman who has been hurt by a former lover.

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Summary: jar in Brief

The term 'jar' [dʒɑː(r)] refers to a cylindrical container made of glass or pottery, often used for storing food. It can also mean to have an unpleasant or disturbing effect on someone or something, or to hit or shake something with sudden force. Examples include 'She filled the jar with cookies,' and 'The loud noise jarred my nerves.' Phrases like 'mason jar' and idioms like 'jar on the nerves' extend the meaning of 'jar.'

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