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jungle

[juhng-guhl]

jungle Definition

  • 1a dense forest in a tropical region, typically uninhabited by humans
  • 2a place of intense competition or ruthless struggle for survival

Using jungle: Examples

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

  • Example

    The Amazon jungle is home to many exotic animals.

  • Example

    The explorers hacked their way through the dense jungle.

  • Example

    The concrete jungle of New York City can be overwhelming.

  • Example

    The business world can be a jungle.

jungle Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for jungle

Idioms Using jungle

  • it's a jungle out there

    used to describe a situation where competition is fierce and survival is difficult

    Example

    Finding a job in this economy is tough. It's a jungle out there.

  • the principle that those who are strongest and most aggressive will succeed

    Example

    In the business world, it's often the law of the jungle that determines who succeeds and who fails.

  • a network of communication used by people in remote areas, typically involving gossip or rumors

    Example

    News of the accident spread quickly through the jungle telegraph.

Phrases with jungle

  • a large city or urban area that has grown rapidly and often lacks natural beauty or human scale

    Example

    She moved from the urban jungle of Los Angeles to the peaceful countryside.

  • a structure for children to climb and play on, typically made of metal pipes or bars

    Example

    The playground had a jungle gym, swings, and a slide.

  • a slang term for a sexual attraction to people of African descent

    Example

    The movie 'Jungle Fever' explores the complexities of interracial relationships.

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Summary: jungle in Brief

The term 'jungle' [juhng-guhl] refers to a dense forest in a tropical region, often uninhabited by humans. It can also denote a place of intense competition or ruthless struggle for survival, as in 'the business world can be a jungle.' The phrase 'urban jungle' describes a large city or urban area that has grown rapidly and often lacks natural beauty or human scale. 'It's a jungle out there' is an idiom used to describe a situation where competition is fierce and survival is difficult.

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