jump Synonyms
jump Meaning
jump (n)
a sudden and decisive increase
an abrupt transition
(film) an abrupt transition from one scene to another
a sudden involuntary movement
descent with a parachute
the act of jumping; propelling yourself off the ground
jump (v)
move forward by leaps and bounds
move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm
make a sudden physical attack on
increase suddenly and significantly
be highly noticeable
enter eagerly into
rise in rank or status
jump down from an elevated point
run off or leave the rails
jump from an airplane and descend with a parachute
cause to jump or leap
start (a car engine whose battery is dead) by connecting it to another car's battery
bypass
pass abruptly from one state or topic to another
go back and forth; swing back and forth between two states or conditions
jump (n.)
A kind of loose jacket for men.
A bodice worn instead of stays by women in the 18th century.
The act of jumping; a leap; a spring; a bound.
An effort; an attempt; a venture.
The space traversed by a leap.
A dislocation in a stratum; a fault.
An abrupt interruption of level in a piece of brickwork or masonry.
jump (v. i.)
To spring free from the ground by the muscular action of the feet and legs; to project one's self through the air; to spring; to bound; to leap.
To move as if by jumping; to bounce; to jolt.
To coincide; to agree; to accord; to tally; -- followed by with.
jump (v. t.)
To pass by a spring or leap; to overleap; as, to jump a stream.
To cause to jump; as, he jumped his horse across the ditch.
To expose to danger; to risk; to hazard.
To join by a butt weld.
To thicken or enlarge by endwise blows; to upset.
To bore with a jumper.
jump (a.)
Nice; exact; matched; fitting; precise.
jump (adv.)
Exactly; pat.
jump Sentence Examples
- The cat jumped over the fence with ease.
- The children jumped for joy when they heard the news.
- The athlete jumped over the hurdle with grace and agility.
- The frog jumped from lily pad to lily pad across the pond.
- The kangaroo jumped through the field, covering great distances with each bound.
- The parachutist jumped out of the plane, free-falling through the air before deploying their chute.
- The dancer jumped and twirled across the stage, captivating the audience with their performance.
- The basketball player jumped up to block the shot, successfully preventing the other team from scoring.
- The horse jumped over the obstacle course flawlessly, showcasing its athleticism and training.
- The flea jumped from one animal to another, spreading disease and causing discomfort.
FAQs About the word jump
a sudden and decisive increase, an abrupt transition, (film) an abrupt transition from one scene to another, a sudden involuntary movement, descent with a parac
leap, hop, vault,bound, pounce, bounce, spring, hurdle, attack, romp
creep, linger, crawl, lag, poke, poke, hang (around or out), poke, drag, hang (around or out)
The cat jumped over the fence with ease.
The children jumped for joy when they heard the news.
The athlete jumped over the hurdle with grace and agility.
The frog jumped from lily pad to lily pad across the pond.