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Jar
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Simple meaning
What does Jar mean?
A jar is a container with a lid.
Dictionary definition
A container with a wide opening, usually made of glass or plastic and often closed with a lid.
Example sentences
Jar in a sentence
easy
The cookies were inside a glass jar.
medium
She tightened the lid on the jar of jam.
hard
The science activity used a clear jar so students could observe the changes inside.
Synonyms
Words like Jar
containerUse for something that holds items.
vesselUse for an object that can hold liquid or other things.
Antonyms
Opposite words
lidUse for the cover rather than the container.
contentsUse for what is inside the jar.
Word family
Jar word family
Base word
jar
noun
jars
More than one jar.
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Quick practice
Try Jar
Practice 1
What is a jar?
A jar is a container, often with a lid.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses jar correctly?
Pickles can be stored in a jar.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to jar?
A jar is a type of container.
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