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juggle

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈdʒʌɡl/

KK: /ˈdʒʌɡl/

intransitive verb
Definition

To keep several objects in motion in the air by catching and throwing them repeatedly, often as a form of entertainment or skill.


Example

He can juggle three balls at once without dropping any.


Tense Forms

Past: juggled

Past Participle: juggled


Conversation
Sloth A
I saw a street performer who could juggle three flaming torches today.
Sloth B
Wow, that sounds amazing! I can't believe he did that without dropping them.
Sloth A
I know, right? I wish I could juggle like that.
Sloth B
Maybe you should take a class — it could be a fun skill to learn!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
manipulate
balance
perform
Antonyms
neglect
drop
fail
noun
Definition

The act of keeping several objects in motion in the air by catching and throwing them repeatedly, often for entertainment.


Example

He performed a fantastic juggle with three flaming torches at the circus.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you see that street performer who could juggle so well?
Sloth B
Yeah, it was amazing! I can't believe how many balls he was tossing in the air.
Sloth A
I know, right? It takes so much skill to juggle like that.
Sloth B
transitive verb
Definition

To keep several objects in the air by tossing and catching them, or to manage multiple tasks at the same time.


Example

She can juggle three balls while riding a unicycle.


Tense Forms

Past: juggled

Past Participle: juggled


Conversation
Sloth A
I’ve been trying to juggle my work and my hobbies lately.
Sloth B
That sounds challenging! How's it going?
Sloth A
It's tough, but I'm managing to juggle everything somehow.
Sloth B
Root Explanation

Juggle → The word originates from Middle English 'juglen', which is derived from Old French 'jogler', meaning to perform tricks or entertain. It refers to the act of performing tricks, especially with objects, often in a playful or entertaining manner.

Memory Tip

Imagine someone performing tricks to entertain an audience — that's what juggling is all about, stemming from the idea of entertaining through skillful movements.

Visually Confused Words
bejuggle
ruggle
puggle
jungle
jugale
joggle
jiggle
huggle
Is this page helpful?
Definitely! I can barely keep one ball in the air without dropping it.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
performance
act
trick
Antonyms
failure
incompetence
clumsiness
Just make sure you take breaks; you don't want to burn out.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
balance
manage
manipulate
Antonyms
neglect
drop
abandon