adjective
Uncommon
jagged
JA-gihd
Jagged (adjective) means having a rough, sharply uneven edge or surface. Example: “The hikers scrambled over jagged rocks near the summit.”
adjective
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Having a rough, sharply uneven edge or surface.
"The hikers scrambled over jagged rocks near the summit."
"She cut her hand on a jagged piece of glass."
How to use jagged
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRough and sharply uneven, like a torn or broken edge.
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Common pairings
jagged edge
jagged rocks
jagged line
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- Comparative
- more jagged
- Superlative
- most jagged
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What does “jagged” mean?
The word “jagged” means having a rough, sharply uneven edge or surface. In plain terms, rough and sharply uneven, like a torn or broken edge.
How do you pronounce “jagged”?
“Jagged” is pronounced JA-gihd (/ˈd͡ʒæɡɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “jagged” in a sentence?
Here is “jagged” used in a sentence: “The hikers scrambled over jagged rocks near the summit.”
What part of speech is “jagged”?
“Jagged” is an adjective.
Is “jagged” a common word?
“Jagged” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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