Scramble - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- rushing about hastily in an undignified way (syn: scamper, scurry)
verb
- bring into random order (syn: jumble)
- stir vigorously (syn: beat)
- make unintelligible
Extra examples
We scrambled over the boulders and kept climbing up the mountain.
He scrambled up the ramp.
Both players scrambled for the ball.
News of the factory closing found workers scrambling to find jobs.
It started to rain, and we all scrambled for cover.
I'll scramble some eggs for breakfast.
There was a mad scramble to fill vacant positions at the school.
I had not even scrambled into my clothes when the clock struck five.
Too many firms are scrambling for a share of profits in the new industry.
Scramble a couple of eggs for me.
There was a scramble to buy tickets.
They tried to scramble up the cliff.
She scrambled down the tree as quickly as she could.
Alan scrambled out of the way.
Micky scrambled to his feet (=stood up very quickly and awkwardly) and hurried into the kitchen.
Word forms
I/you/we/they: scramble
he/she/it: scrambles
present participle: scrambling
past tense: scrambled
past participle: scrambled
singular: scramble
plural: scrambles
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