jam
The word “jam” has 1 syllable: jam
It's pronounced as /dʒæm/
What is synonym and antonym for jam?
In the thesaurus, “jam” has 21 synonyms and 10 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for jam along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for jam
- bind
- block
- bottleneck
- choke
- congestion
- cram
- dilemma
- fill
- hole
- jam-up
- load
- obstruct
- pack
- pickle
- predicament
- push
- sandwich
- snarl
- squeeze
- stuff
- wedge
Antonyms for jam
Meanings of jam
- noun
- A sweet mixture of fruit boiled with sugar and allowed to congeal. Often spread on bread or toast or used in jam tarts.
- A difficult situation.
- Blockage, congestion.
- An informal, impromptu performance or rehearsal.
- (by extension) A song; a track.
- (by extension) An informal event where people brainstorm and collaborate on projects.
- A kind of frock for children.
- (interior decorating) Either of the vertical components that form the side of an opening in a wall, such as that of a door frame, window frame, or fireplace.
- Any thick mass of rock that prevents miners from following the lode or vein.
- verb
- To get something stuck in a confined space.
- To brusquely force something into a space; cram, squeeze.
- To cause congestion or blockage. Often used with "up".
- To block or confuse a broadcast signal.
- To throw a pitch at or near the batter's hands.
- To play music (especially improvisation as a group, or an informal unrehearsed session).
- To injure a finger or toe by sudden compression of the digit's tip.
- To attempt to score points.
- To bring (a vessel) so close to the wind that half her upper sails are laid aback.
- To give up on a date or some joint endeavour; stand up, chicken out, jam out.
Example Sentences
- She spread a generous layer of strawberry jam on her toast for breakfast.
- The traffic was so heavy that we got stuck in a major jam on the highway.
- The musicians played an energetic jazz jam session that had everyone dancing.
- I can never decide between grape or raspberry jam for my peanut butter sandwich.
- The printer is out of paper, causing a little jam in the office workflow.
On this page you'll find 31 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to jam, such as: bind, block, bottleneck, choke, clear, congestion, cram.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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