Jack

Pronunciation: /dʒæk/

Definitions of jack

noun a man's name

Example Sentences

A1 I need a jack to lift up my car.

A2 He used a jack to prop up the table.

B1 The mechanic recommended using a hydraulic jack for the job.

B2 Make sure to always have a jack in your car in case of emergencies.

C1 The jack of all trades is skilled in many different areas.

C2 The jack of diamonds is the highest ranking card in the deck.

Examples of jack in a Sentence

formal Jack was appointed as the new CEO of the company.

informal Hey, have you met Jack? He's the new boss around here.

slang Jack is the coolest dude I know, always up for a good time.

figurative Learning to play the guitar was like trying to tame a wild jack-in-the-box.

Grammatical Forms of jack

• past tense: jacked
• plural: jacks
• comparative: more jack
• superlative: most jack
• present tense: jack
• future tense: will jack
• perfect tense: have jacked
• continuous tense: is jacking
• singular: jack
• positive degree: jack
• infinitive: to jack
• gerund: jacking
• participle: jacking

Origin and Evolution of jack

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'jack' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'jaque' meaning a jacket or tunic.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'jack' evolved to refer to various objects or devices, such as a mechanical device for turning a spit, a sailor, a playing card with a figure of a knave on it, and a male donkey. It also came to be used in phrases like 'jack of all trades' to describe someone skilled in many areas.