I wanted some salt, but there was none in the jar.
Source: tatoeba (25757)
Jar
/dʒɑː/
Synonyms for "jar" (282 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (57)
Strong matches (84)
collidecollisionconcussionconflictcontentioncontradictcountercrashcratecraunchcroakcruetcrumpcrunchcrusedecanterdeitydemijohndidderdiffer
Show 47 more words
differ in opiniondisaccorddisaffinitydisagreediscombobulatediscomposedisconcertdiscorddiscordancediscordancydiscordiadisharmonydisquietdissentdisturbdisturbanceditherdo upelectrifyencaseencystenmityerisewerfalterfifthflaconflagonflaskflasketfluctuationflurryflusterflutterfrictionfrightenfussgodgoddessgourdgrategrate ongrimacegrindgroangrowlgrumble
Verb(4 words)
Noun(13 words)
collidingconflictcontainercontainerscontradictcrockcrocksdisagreedisturbancefood containerfruit preservesglass jarglass vessel
Related words (141)
hamperharshnesshave an aguehear a different drummerhipflaskhit a clinkerhold opposite viewshot-water bottlehustleimpactimpingementincompatibilityincompatiblenessinharmoniousnessinharmonyirritatejactitatejanglejangle the nervesjar on
Show 93 more words
jerkjeroboamjigjiggetjigglejogjogglejoltjostlejouncejugjumplotamagnummere noisemischiefmisleadingmismatchmismatemisunderstand one anothermussuknegatenoisenoncooperationnot get alongobjectollaopen conflictpackpackageparcelpercussionperturbphialpotpull different waysput on edgeput upquakequaverquiverrasprattlerictusrockrubrufflesackscranchscrapescratchscrunchshakeshake upshivershockshuddersmashsnarlsnorestaggerstartstartlestirstoupstrained relationsstunswaytake abacktanktensiontictintrembletremortroubleturntwangtwitchtwitterunharmoniousnessunpleasantnessunsettleunstringuntuneupsetvacuum bottlevaryvialvibratevibrationwallopwobble
Noun(20 words)
Adjective(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: jolt, shock, agitate, agitation, agree to disagree.
- Sentence evidence is available for jar, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "jar".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "jar"
Keep "jar" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "jar" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "jar", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "jar" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
24 entriesShowing 16 of 24 words.
More specific
11 entriesCollocations
11 entriesairtight jarglass jarjar lidjar of jamjar openermason jarthe doorthe framethe memorythe nervesthe senses
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
5 entriesSample sentences
38 total sentences available.
There are some cookies in the jar.
Source: tatoeba (32097)
Is there much sugar in the jar?
Source: tatoeba (39792)
This jar can hold two liters of hot water.
Source: tatoeba (57410)
Showing 4 of 38 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "jar"?
Closest matches include jolt, shock, agitate, agitation, agree to disagree.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "jar"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.