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Meaning of jarred

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

jarred

verb

Definitions

  1. To preserve (food) in a jar.

    Synonyms:bottle

verb

Definitions

  1. To knock, shake, or strike sharply, especially causing a quivering or vibrating movement.

    Example: He hit it with a hammer, hoping he could jar it loose.

  2. To harm or injure by such action.

  3. To shock or surprise.

    Example: I think the accident jarred him, as he hasn’t got back in a car since.

  4. To act in disagreement or opposition, to clash, to be at odds with; to interfere; to dispute, to quarrel.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Contained in a jar.

    Example: The jarred peppers should be firm enough to dice without falling apart under your knife.