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jet

jet

Meaning of jet

a fast aircraft powered by jet engines

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Pronunciation
British English/dʒet/
American English/dʒɛt/
Russian transcription[rʲɪɐkˈtʲivnɨj səmɐˈlʲɵt]
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jet with English translation

jet usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

A jet passed low over the runway.

Реактивный самолёт пролетел низко над взлётной полосой.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

The jet flew over the city at sunset.

Реактивный самолёт пролетел над городом на закате.

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jet synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between jet / plane / aircraft / fighter jet / private jet

J
🇬🇧English
jet

the exact same word as the headword; a fast aircraft powered by jet engines

B2Often

A jet took off from the runway.

P
🇬🇧English
plane

a more general word for an aircraft; can be any airplane, not only a jet

A2Very Often

We flew to Paris by plane.

A
🇬🇧English
aircraft

a very general and formal term for any flying vehicle, including planes and helicopters

B1Often

The aircraft landed safely.

F
🇬🇧English
fighter jet

a military jet designed for combat, not just any jet

B2Often

A fighter jet flew over the base.

P
🇬🇧English
private jet

a jet owned or hired for private use, usually by wealthy people or companies

B2Often

They arrived by private jet.

J
🇬🇧English
jet plane

another way to say jet; emphasizes that it is a plane powered by jet engines

B2Often

The jet plane landed in London.

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How to pronounce jet and what this word means

jet means jet. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce jet

/dʒet/

jet translation

jet

jet examples

A jet passed low over the runway.

jet transcription

/dʒet/, /dʒɛt/

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jet meaning: what does it mean?

a fast aircraft powered by jet engines

jet pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

jet is pronounced as /dʒet/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

jet definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

A jet passed low over the runway. Translation: Реактивный самолёт пролетел низко над взлётной полосой.

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