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rummage vs jumble

jumble vs rummage

rummage and jumble both are nouns.

rummage and jumble both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rummage Yes No Yes No
jumble Yes No Yes No
As nouns, jumble is a hypernym of rummage; that is, jumble is a word with a broader meaning than rummage:
  • rummage: a jumble of things to be given away
  • jumble: a confused multitude of things
Other hypernyms of rummage include clutter, fuddle, mare's nest, muddle, smother, welter.
rummage (noun) jumble (noun)
a thorough search for something (often causing disorder or confusion) a theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or incongruous ideas
a jumble of things to be given away small flat ring-shaped cake or cookie
a confused multitude of things
rummage (verb) jumble (verb)
search haphazardly bring into random order
assemble without order or sense
be all mixed up or jumbled together
Difference between rummage and jumble

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