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The door jerked open.
What does Jerked mean?
Jerked means moved suddenly.
Dictionary definition
Moved suddenly with a quick pull, shake, or motion.
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The cart jerked forward on the rough path.
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The character jerked back in surprise when the bell rang.
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What does jerked mean?
Jerked means moved suddenly.
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Jolted is close in meaning to jerked.
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Partverb, adjective.
MeaningJerked means moved suddenly.
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Synonyms
Words like Jerked
joltedUse for moved with a sudden shake.
twitchedUse for moved with a small quick motion.
Antonyms
Opposite words
glidedUse for moved smoothly.
steadiedUse for became still or controlled.
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Jerked means moved suddenly.
Common mix-up
Jerked is not the same as glided. Jerked means jerked means moved suddenly.
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Read this model sentence: The cart jerked forward on the rough path. Clue words: cart, forward, rough. Underline clue words that show why jerked fits instead of glided. Now write one new sentence that shows jerked without using the word jerked. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show jerked?
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