Finally one of the first three breaks through the barrier, but instead of a jete, he takes an incredible headfirst dive and slides along the floor.
Source: wiktionary
Jete
/ʒɛˈteɪ/
Synonyms for "jete" (43 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (9)
Strong matches (13)
flying jumpgalliardgelandesprunggrand jetehandspringhigh jumphighland flinghippety-hophophurdlejigjumpjump shot
Related words (21)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: and jump, bounce, bound, broad jump, buck.
- Sentence evidence is available for jete, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby.
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 "jete".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "jete"
Keep "jete" 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 "jete" 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 "jete", 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 "jete" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Sample sentences
3 total sentences available.
While some of the choreography was too obvious, there were stunning visual images throughout, such as Michelangelo (Paul A. Brown) being lifted in a wide jete on the arms and shoulders of a few dancers while the rest of the crowd reached imploring arms up to him.
Source: wiktionary
The men quickly lower their partners from a supported jete to lying flat on the floor with no apparent landing or transition; they swing them around the floor, spinning the women in splits, then on their knees.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "jete"?
Closest matches include and jump, bounce, bound, broad jump, buck.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "jete"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.