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jumble

noun · verb

Simple meaning

A mixture of often unrelated things.

Pronunciation

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juhmbuhl

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈdʒʌmbəl

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

noun

  1. A mixture of often unrelated things.

  2. uncountablebritish

    Items for a rummage sale.

verb

  1. intransitive

    To meet or unite in a confused way.

  2. transitive

    To mix or confuse.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C1 · Advanced (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon
Formality
Technical

Word Aura™

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This meaning: A mixture of often unrelated things.

Used this way, jumble is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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More ways to use jumble

  • “She jumbles the words when she is supposed to write a sentence.”verb

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Common Patterns and Combinations

How this word naturally appears with others.

Small

mere jumble

Assemble

hopeless jumble

Items

jumble sale

Other combinations

strange jumblechaotic jumblemeaningless jumblecurious jumbleconfusing jumble

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Word Family

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Compound terms

Established multiword terms.

  • jumble salenounCompound term

    A sale of donated articles.

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Synonyms

Sense: to meet or unite in a confused way

confuseclutter

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