Vocabulary Entry

scramble

|verb • noun

verb

To mix or toss together in a hurried or chaotic manner.

Example Sentences

"She scrambled the eggs in a pan for breakfast."

"The students scrambled to gather their things before the bell rang."

"He scrambled up the hill to catch the bus."

noun

Example Sentences

"There was a scramble for the last slice of pizza."

"In the scramble for the position, many candidates were overlooked."

"The scramble to finish the project before the deadline was intense."