C2verbemotionsarts
US/dʒɑːr/
UK/dʒɑː/
to shake or shock something with a sudden hit, or to sound or look unpleasant to someone
More often (noun): a glass container with a lid, used for food
In context
The truck hit a hole in the road and the jolt jarred my back.
The loud music jarred on my nerves after a long day at work.
Bright orange walls jar with the quiet blue furniture in the room.
Words that go with jar
verb + preposition
- jar onHer loud voice began to jar on everyone.
- jar withThe modern extension jars with the old stone house.
- jar againstThe cart jarred against the wall.
verb + noun
- jar your nervesSudden noises jar your nerves when you are tired.
adjective + noun
- jarring contrastThe bright signs made a jarring contrast with the old buildings.
- jarring noteHis rude joke struck a jarring note at the funeral.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The noise jars to me.Correct: The noise jars on me.