Verbs That Start With J | List, Exercise & Examples

Verbs That Start With J Exercises and Flashcards

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List of Top 50 Verbs That Start With J

Verb	Definition	Example
Jab	To poke or thrust abruptly	"He jabbed the ball with his hockey stick."
Jabber	To speak quickly and incoherently	"She jabbered nervously before the interview."
Jail	To imprison	"The suspect was jailed for theft."
Jam	To block or pack tightly	"The printer jammed while printing."
Jam-pack	To fill completely	"The auditorium was jam-packed with fans."
Jangle	To make a harsh, clashing sound	"Her keys jangled loudly as she walked."
Jar	To cause a sudden, unpleasant effect	"The loud noise jarred my concentration."
Jaw	To talk or argue incessantly	"They jawed about politics for hours."
Jaywalk	To cross the street illegally or recklessly	"He jaywalked across the busy road."
Jazz	To enliven or make more exciting	"The band jazzed up the party with great music."
Jeer	To mock or taunt someone	"The crowd jeered at the opposing team."
Jeopardize	To put something at risk	"He jeopardized his career with that decision."
Jerk	To move suddenly or sharply	"The car jerked forward when the light turned green."
Jet	To move swiftly or travel by jet	"They jetted to Paris for the weekend."
Jettison	To discard or throw something away	"They jettisoned the old furniture during the move."
Jetwash	To create a powerful stream of air or water	"The jetwash from the plane knocked over the cones."
Jibe	To agree or be in harmony	"His story jibes with what we already know."
Jig	To dance or move quickly in a jerky motion	"He jigged with excitement when he won."
Jiggle	To shake or move something slightly	"She jiggled the handle to open the stuck door."
Jilt	To suddenly reject or abandon someone	"She was jilted by her fiancé at the altar."
Jimmy	To force open with a tool	"The thief jimmied the lock on the door."
Jingle	To make a light, ringing sound	"The bells jingled as the sleigh moved."
Jinx	To bring bad luck	"He believes his broken mirror jinxed his week."
Jitter	To move nervously or unsteadily	"He jittered in his chair during the test."
Jive	To dance or talk in a lively, informal way	"They jived to the upbeat music at the club."
Jockey	To maneuver or compete for an advantage	"He jockeyed for position in the traffic jam."
Jog	To run at a steady, gentle pace	"She jogs every morning to stay fit."
Join	To connect or unite with something or someone	"He joined the soccer team last month."
Joint	To connect two things together	"The carpenters jointed the wooden pieces."
Joke	To make humorous remarks	"He joked about the weather during the meeting."
Jolt	To shock or shake suddenly	"The unexpected noise jolted everyone awake."
Josh	To tease someone playfully	"He joshed his friend about their clumsy mistake."
Jostle	To push or shove roughly	"The shoppers jostled for space in the crowded store."
Jot	To write something down quickly	"She jotted down the address on a notepad."
Jounce	To move up and down repeatedly	"The car jounced along the bumpy road."
Journal	To write regularly in a journal	"She journals every evening to reflect on her day."
Journey	To travel from one place to another	"They journeyed across the desert for days."
Joust	To compete or fight for dominance	"The knights jousted in the tournament."
Joyride	To drive a vehicle for fun, often recklessly	"The teenagers were caught joyriding in a stolen car."
Judder	To shake violently or uncomfortably	"The old washing machine juddered during the spin cycle."
Judge	To form an opinion or make a decision	"The jury judged him not guilty."
Juggle	To balance multiple tasks or throw objects in the air	"She juggled her work and studies effectively."
Juice	To extract juice from something	"He juiced oranges for breakfast."
Jumble	To mix or confuse things in disorder	"The papers were jumbled together on the desk."
Jump	To propel oneself into the air	"He jumped over the puddle."
Jumpstart	To revive or activate something	"They jumpstarted the car with a battery pack."
Junk	To discard or throw something away	"They junked the old furniture before moving."
Justify	To explain or provide reasons for something	"She justified her absence with a doctor's note."
Jut	To extend outward or project	"The rock jutted out over the cliff."
Juxtapose	To place things side by side for comparison	"The artist juxtaposed light and shadow in her painting."

Featured Verbs Grouped by Topics

Daily Activities

Jot: To write something down quickly.
Example: "She jotted down the phone number during the call."
Synonyms: Scribble, Note.
Jump: To propel oneself upward or forward.
Example: "The children jumped with excitement."
Synonyms: Leap, Hop.
Join: To connect or become part of something.
Example: "He joined the group discussion late."
Synonyms: Unite, Attach, Enroll.

Communication and Interaction

Jabber: To speak quickly and without clear meaning.
Example: "She jabbered nervously before the speech."
Synonyms: Babble, Ramble.
Joke: To say something humorous.
Example: "He joked about the meeting running long."
Synonyms: Jest, Tease.
Jeer: To mock or taunt.
Example: "The opposing fans jeered at the team after the loss."
Synonyms: Taunt, Boo.

Movement and Action

Jog: To run at a gentle, steady pace.
Example: "She jogged through the park every morning."
Synonyms: Trot, Run.
Juggle: To handle multiple tasks or objects at the same time.
Example: "He juggled his responsibilities skillfully."
Synonyms: Balance, Manage.
Journey: To travel from one place to another.
Example: "They journeyed to the mountains for vacation."
Synonyms: Travel, Trek.

Everyday Use of Verbs Starting With J

Jump

Example: "He jumped over the fence to catch the ball."
Common for describing physical movement.

Justify

Example: "She justified her actions with logical reasoning."
Frequently used in arguments and explanations.

Example: "He jotted down ideas during the meeting."
Useful for quick note-taking.

Common Mistakes

Misusing “Jibe” for Disagreement

Mistake: "His story jibes with mine, so we don’t agree."
Correction: "His story jibes with mine, so we agree."
Tip: "Jibe" means to agree or align, not to disagree.

Confusing “Junk” and “Jettison”

Mistake: "They jettisoned the old papers in the trash."
Correction: "They junked the old papers in the trash."
Tip: "Jettison" refers to discarding in emergencies, often in transit.

Overusing “Justify” Without Context

Mistake: "She justified."
Correction: "She justified her decision to skip the meeting."
Tip: Always specify what is being justified.

FAQ

What’s the difference between “Jumpstart” and “Start”?

"Jumpstart" often refers to restarting something with extra effort or assistance, like a car battery.

Can “Juggle” be used metaphorically?

Yes, e.g., "She juggled her career and family responsibilities."

Is “Jot” formal or informal?

"Jot" is informal and typically used for casual note-taking.

What are synonyms for “Jeer”?

Taunt, Mock, Ridicule.

How is “Juxtapose” used in writing?

It’s often used to compare contrasting ideas or images, e.g., "The novel juxtaposes poverty and wealth."

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