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Jarred
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Simple meaning
What does Jarred mean?
Jarred means suddenly shaken or startled.
Dictionary definition
Shaken, startled, or disturbed suddenly.
Example sentences
Jarred in a sentence
easy
The loud crash jarred everyone in the room.
medium
The bumpy road jarred the boxes in the wagon.
hard
The unexpected ending jarred the reader because it changed the mood so quickly.
Synonyms
Words like Jarred
startledUse for surprised suddenly.
shakenUse for moved or disturbed suddenly.
Antonyms
Opposite words
calmedUse for made peaceful or steady.
soothedUse for made more relaxed.
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Practice 1
What does jarred mean?
Jarred means suddenly shaken or startled.
Practice 2
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Practice 3
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Startled is close in meaning to jarred in this context.
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