CEFR A1

Jane

noun

Meaning

A common, ordinary woman, often used as a placeholder name for an unknown or generic female individual.

Examples

The police are looking for Jane Smith, a missing person.
In the accident report, the unidentified victim was referred to as Jane Doe.

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Jane (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: dʒeɪn

Definition

A common, ordinary woman, often used as a placeholder name for an unknown or generic female individual.

Examples

The police are looking for Jane Smith, a missing person.
In the accident report, the unidentified victim was referred to as Jane Doe.
She's not a celebrity; she's just a regular Jane who enjoys gardening.

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