Words / A2

JUNGL/ˈdʒʌŋɡl/

A jungle is a thick hot forest: in the jungle, jungle animals, a jungle path. Forest is more general (including cooler places). Rainforest is a close scientific cousin. Jungle gym is play equipment — a different use. Do not write juggle (throw balls) for jungle.

Meaning

A thick forest in a hot part of the world.

Examples

• “They watched a film about animals in the jungle.”
• “The documentary showed frogs in the jungle at night.”
• “They packed mosquito spray for the jungle walk.”

Good to know

in the jungle / jungle animals. Wider: forest. Mix-up: juggle.

Near in meaning

forest

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