How Do You Spell JET?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛt] (IPA)

The word "jet" is spelled with the letters J-E-T in English. The symbol /dʒ/ is used to represent the "j" sound, which is similar to the "ch" sound in "change." The symbol /ɛ/ is used to represent the short "e" sound, which is pronounced with a relaxed mouth as in "pet." Finally, the letter "t" at the end of the word represents the sound /t/. The word "jet" can refer to a type of fuel, a powerful stream of water, or an aircraft powered by jet engines, among other things.

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JET Meaning and Definition

  1. A "jet" is a noun referring to a high-speed aircraft that is propelled by a jet engine, typically used for military or commercial purposes. These aircraft are designed with streamlined bodies and powerful engines, allowing them to achieve great speeds and maintain stability in flight. Jets are commonly used for transportation, to carry passengers or cargo over long distances, and are popular for their speed and efficiency.

    The term "jet" can also describe a stream or jet of liquid or gas ejected forcefully from a small opening or nozzle. This definition is often used in the context of fluid dynamics or engineering, referring to the expulsion of fluid under pressure. For example, water jets are frequently employed in industries such as mining or firefighting, while gas jets are used in applications like heating or propulsion systems.

    In addition, "jet" can be used as a verb to describe the action of traveling swiftly, particularly by air or water. It may also denote the act of forcefully emitting or spraying a liquid or gas, similar to the noun form. As a verb, "jet" can also signify moving or flowing forcefully, akin to the movement of a jet of water or a speeding airplane.

  2. • A small stream of water or other fluid forcibly emitted; a shoot of water; a gas branch.
    • A well-known variety of coal, of an intense velvety-black or brownish-black colour, occurring in great purity and abundance in the cliffs of alum-shale on the Yorkshire coast.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for JET *

  • jt 16.6666666%
  • ket 16.6666666%

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Etymology of JET

The word "jet" is derived from the Old French word "jaiet", which originated from the Latin word "gagātēs". The Latin term was used to refer to a stone found in Gagai, a region in Ancient Assyria (modern-day Turkey). This stone is a type of black lignite or coal, similar in appearance to the popularly known mineral "jet". Over time, the term "gagātēs" was anglicized into "jet", which became the common name for the black mineral.

Idioms with the word JET

  • jet The idiom "jet" typically refers to traveling quickly or swiftly, often emphasizing the speed at which an activity or process is carried out.
  • jet-set The idiom "jet-set" refers to a group of wealthy and influential individuals who frequently travel by jet and have a luxurious and glamorous lifestyle. It typically implies people who enjoy luxury travel, attend high-profile events, and have a social status associated with wealth and prestige.
  • jet-setter The idiom "jet-setter" refers to a person who frequently travels by private jet or travels luxuriously and frequently by air, typically associated with the high-income and glamorous lifestyle of the wealthy or influential individuals.
  • jet-setting The idiom "jet-setting" refers to a lifestyle characterized by frequently traveling on private jets or commercial flights to various destinations, often associated with wealth, luxury, and a glamorous social life.
  • jet off The idiom "jet off" means to travel by jet or airplane, typically in a hurried or quick manner.
  • jet-set(ters) The idiom "jet-set(ters)" refers to a wealthy and fashionable class of people who frequently travel by jet, often for pleasure or luxury. It describes individuals who have a glamorous and extravagant lifestyle, often characterized by attending high-profile events, visiting exclusive destinations, and living a generally affluent life.
  • the jet set The idiom "the jet set" refers to a group of wealthy, fashionable, and privileged people who frequently travel by private jet for pleasure, business, or social events. It suggests a glamorous and luxurious lifestyle associated with traveling to exclusive destinations and being part of high society.
  • jet from something The idiom "jet from something" typically means to quickly leave or escape from a place or situation. It implies rapid movement, often accompanied by a sense of urgency or wanting to avoid something.
  • jet from sth The idiom "jet from something" refers to quickly moving or departing from a particular place or situation. It implies swift and sudden movement, often to escape or avoid something.

Similar spelling words for JET

Plural form of JET is JETS

Conjugate verb Jet

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have jetted
you would have jetted
he/she/it would have jetted
we would have jetted
they would have jetted
I would have jet
you would have jet
he/she/it would have jet
we would have jet
they would have jet

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been jetting
you would have been jetting
he/she/it would have been jetting
we would have been jetting
they would have been jetting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would jet
you would jet
he/she/it would jet
we would jet
they would jet

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be jetting
you would be jetting
he/she/it would be jetting
we would be jetting
they would be jetting

FUTURE

I will jet
you will jet
he/she/it will jet
we will jet
they will jet

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be jetting
you will be jetting
he/she/it will be jetting
we will be jetting
they will be jetting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have jetted
you will have jetted
he/she/it will have jetted
we will have jetted
they will have jetted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been jetting
you will have been jetting
he/she/it will have been jetting
we will have been jetting
they will have been jetting

IMPERATIVE

you jet
we let´s jet

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to jet

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was jetting
you were jetting
he/she/it was jetting
we were jetting
they were jetting

PAST PARTICIPLE

jetted

PAST PERFECT

I had jetted
you had jetted
he/she/it had jetted
we had jetted
they had jetted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been jetting
you had been jetting
he/she/it had been jetting
we had been jetting
they had been jetting

PRESENT

I jet
you jet
he/she/it jets
we jet
they jet

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am jetting
you are jetting
he/she/it is jetting
we are jetting
they are jetting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

jetting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have jetted
you have jetted
he/she/it has jetted
we have jetted
they have jetted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been jetting
you have been jetting
he/she/it has been jetting
we have been jetting
they have been jetting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it jet

SIMPLE PAST

I jetted
you jetted
he/she/it jetted
we jetted
they jetted

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