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jumbo

/ˈd͡ʒʌmbəʊ/ /ˈd͡ʒʌmboʊ/

Meanings
noun
An especially large or powerful person, animal, or thing.

Examples :

"The jumbo-sized inflatable pool was perfect for the whole family to splash in. "
animal thing

Related Words

Illustration drilling

drilling verb

/ˈdɹɪlɪŋ/

To create (a hole) by removing material with a drill (tool).

"Drill a small hole to start the screw in the right direction."

Illustration platform

platform noun

/ˈplætfɔːm/ /ˈplætfɔɹm/

A raised stage from which speeches are made and on which musical and other performances are made.

"The school band practiced on the platform before their concert. "

Illustration powerful

powerful adjective

/ˈpaʊəfl/ /ˈpaʊɚfəl/

Having, or capable of exerting power, potency or influence.

"The new school principal is a powerful advocate for student success. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration comfortable

comfortable noun

/ˈkʌm.fə.tə.bəl/ /ˈkɐmf.tɘ.bɘl/

A stuffed or quilted coverlet for a bed; a comforter.

"My grandmother bought a new comfortable for her bed. "

Illustration confusing

confusing verb

/kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/

To puzzle, perplex, baffle, bewilder (somebody).

"The complicated instructions for the new software program confused many of the employees. "

Illustration boarding

boarding verb

/ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/ /ˈbɔːrdiŋ/

To step or climb onto or otherwise enter a ship, aircraft, train or other conveyance.

"It is time to board the aircraft."

Illustration inflatable

inflatable noun

/ɪnˈfleɪtəbl/ /ɪnˈfleɪɾəbl/

A boat or dinghy that may be inflated when needed.

"The children played in the inflatable pool in the backyard. "

Illustration construction

construction noun

/kənˈstɹʌkʃən/

The process of constructing.

"Construction is underway on the new bridge."

Illustration priority

priority noun

/pɹaɪˈɒɹɨti/ /pɹaɪˈɔɹɪ̈ti/

An item's relative importance.

"Finishing my homework is my top priority tonight. "

Illustration explanation

explanation noun

/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/

The act or process of explaining.

"The explanation was long and drawn-out."

Illustration foundation

foundation noun

/faʊnˈdeɪʃən/

The act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect.

"The foundation of his institute has been wrought with difficulty."