Jungles Meaning in English
word · lemma: jungle
Definition
Large areas of dense, tropical forest filled with many plants and animals. The word can also describe any wild or chaotic place.
Usage & Nuances
More common in plural when talking about different locations ('the rainforests and jungles of the world'). Used literally for tropical forests, and metaphorically for wild or chaotic urban areas ('urban jungles'). Do not confuse with 'forests' (not always tropical or as dense).
Example Sentences
Monkeys live in thick jungles.
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Many dangerous animals are found in jungles.
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The Amazon has some of the largest jungles in the world.
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Exploring the jungles can be both exciting and dangerous.
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Big cities can feel like concrete jungles sometimes.
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After hours of trekking, we finally made it out of the jungles.
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