Meaning of the word jungle in English
What does jungle mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
jungle
US /ˈdʒʌŋ.ɡəl/
UK /ˈdʒʌŋ.ɡəl/
Noun
1.
an area of land in a hot country where trees and plants grow very closely together
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The explorers ventured deep into the dense jungle.
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Many exotic animals live in the Amazon jungle.
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2.
a place or situation where people are competing in a ruthless and uncontrolled way
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It's a concrete jungle out there, you have to be tough to survive.
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The corporate world can be a real jungle.
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