Jungle

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/

Definitions of jungle

noun A dense, tropical forest typically found in warm regions with high rainfall.

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a monkey in the jungle.

A2 The jungle was full of exotic birds.

B1 Exploring the jungle can be a thrilling adventure.

B2 The dense jungle canopy blocked out most of the sunlight.

C1 Scientists are studying the biodiversity of the jungle ecosystem.

C2 The ancient ruins hidden deep in the jungle were a sight to behold.

Examples of jungle in a Sentence

formal The team of researchers ventured deep into the jungle to study the biodiversity.

informal Let's go explore the jungle this weekend, it'll be so much fun!

slang I heard that party was a jungle, with people dancing everywhere.

figurative Navigating the corporate world can sometimes feel like being lost in a jungle.

Grammatical Forms of jungle

• past tense: jungled
• plural: jungles
• comparative: more jungle
• superlative: most jungle
• present tense: jungle
• future tense: will jungle
• perfect tense: have jungled
• continuous tense: jungling
• singular: jungle
• positive degree: jungle
• infinitive: to jungle
• gerund: jungling
• participle: jungled

Origin and Evolution of jungle

First Known Use: 1776 year

Language of Origin: Sanskrit

Story behind the word: The word 'jungle' originated from the Sanskrit word 'jangala' which means uncultivated land.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe dense tropical vegetation, the word 'jungle' has evolved to also refer to a chaotic or complex situation or environment.