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Vocabulary Entry
jones
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A common surname; also used informally to refer to a person or thing.
Example Sentences
"Jones is coming over for dinner tonight."
"I met a man named Jones at the conference."
"The package was delivered to Mr. Jones."
V
verb
To act or behave in a certain way; often used in a colloquial sense.
Example Sentences
"He jones for a vacation after working all year."
"She joneses for the latest fashion."
"I can't help but jones for some ice cream right now."