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jam
Noun
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Jam is a sweet spread for bread made by boiling fruit.
I want blueberry jam on my toast.
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A jam is a hard situation.
I’m in a jam right now. Can you help me out?
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A jam can be a blockage; congestion.
I'll be late to work today because of that traffic jam.
jam
Verb
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If you jam something, it means you get it stuck or blocked in a small area; congested.
The stapler that I was using jammed. Can I use that one please?
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If you jam your finger or toe, it means it hit it against another object.
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If you jam, it means that you play music.
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If you jam a signal, it means you block it from broadcasting.
jar
Verb
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To knock or strike something sharply.
He hit it with a hammer, hoping he could jar it loose.
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To shock or surprise.
I think the accident jarred him because he hasn't gotten back in a car since.