bump vs jar

bump and jar both are nouns.

bump and jar both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
bump	Yes	No	Yes	No
jar	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, jar is a hyponym of bump; that is, jar is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than bump:

bump: an impact (as from a collision)
jar: a sudden jarring impact

Other hyponyms of bump include jolt, jounce, shock, concussion, rap, strike, tap, bang, bash, belt, knock, smash, buffeting, pounding, sideswipe, slap, smack.

bump (noun)	jar (noun)
an impact (as from a collision)	a cylindrical vessel, typically used for storing food
something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings	a sudden jarring impact
a lump on the body caused by a blow	the quantity contained in a jar

bump (verb)	jar (verb)
knock against with force or violence	place in a cylindrical vessel
remove or force from a position of dwelling previously occupied	affect in a disagreeable way
to play music at loud volume	move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion
to enjoy some music greatly	shock physically
dance erotically or dance with the pelvis thrust forward	be incompatible; be or come into conflict
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
assign to a lower position; reduce in rank

Difference between bump and jar

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