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The wind was jumbling the papers.
What does Jumbling mean?
Jumbling means mixing things up.
Dictionary definition
Mixing things together in a confused or disorderly way.
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Jumbling the letters made the word hard to read.
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The puzzle began by jumbling clues that the players had to organize.
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What does jumbling mean?
Jumbling means mixing things up.
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Mixing is close in meaning to jumbling.
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WordJumbling.
Partverb, noun.
MeaningJumbling means mixing things up.
ExampleExample: The wind was jumbling the papers.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- juhm · bling
- Strongest beat
- juhm
- Ending
- bling
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on juhm.
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Synonyms
Words like Jumbling
mixingUse for putting things together.
scramblingUse for mixing in a confused way.
Antonyms
Opposite words
orderingUse for arranging clearly.
sortingUse for putting things into groups or order.
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