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The jumbled letters were hard to read.
What does Jumbled mean?
Jumbled means mixed up or confused.
Dictionary definition
Mixed up, confused, or not in the right order.
Example sentences
Jumbled in a sentence
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Her backpack was full of jumbled papers.
hard
The detective sorted the jumbled clues until the pattern became clear.
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What does jumbled mean?
Jumbled means mixed up or confused.
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Jumbled
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juhm · buld · strongest beat: juhm
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WordJumbled.
Partadjective, verb.
MeaningJumbled means mixed up or confused.
ExampleExample: The jumbled letters were hard to read.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- juhm · buld
- Strongest beat
- juhm
- Ending
- buld
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on juhm.
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Synonyms
Words like Jumbled
mixed-upUse for things not in order.
scrambledUse for things mixed or confused.
Antonyms
Opposite words
orderedUse for arranged clearly.
organizedUse for arranged in a neat or planned way.
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Hint for students
Jumbled means mixed up or confused.
Common mix-up
Jumbled is not the same as ordered. Jumbled means jumbled means mixed up or confused.
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Read this model sentence: Her backpack was full of jumbled papers. Clue words: backpack, full, papers. Underline clue words that show why jumbled fits instead of ordered. Now write one new sentence that shows jumbled without using the word jumbled. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show jumbled?
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