Word of the day: Jostle (verb)
Possible Meanings:
- To bump, push, shove, brush against, or elbow roughly or rudely. (Most common meaning)
- To make one’s way by pushing and shoving.
- (Less common) To exist in close proximity.
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Example Sentences:
- The crowd jostled him as he tried to board the bus. (Explanation: Jostle describes the rough physical contact caused by the crowd.)
- They jostled for the best position at the front of the line. (Explanation: Here, jostle describes the act of pushing and shoving to get a better spot.)
- (Less common): The tiny cottage jostled precariously on the cliffside. (Explanation: Less common usage – jostle describes the close proximity of the cottage to the edge, almost appearing like it could fall.)
Conversation Example:
Person 1: “Ugh, the train is so crowded! I can barely move.”
Person 2: “Yeah, it’s getting pretty bad. We might have to jostle our way to the exit later.”
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