Meaning of the word jump in English

What does jump mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

jump

US /dʒʌmp/

UK /dʒʌmp/

push oneself off a surface and into the air by using the muscles in one's legs and feet

Example:

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The cat jumped onto the table.

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She had to jump over the puddle.

Synonym:

leap spring bound hop vault

move suddenly and quickly in a specified way

Example:

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He jumped out of bed when he heard the alarm.

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The car jumped forward when he pressed the accelerator.

Synonym:

start flinch recoil jerk lurch

increase suddenly and significantly

Example:

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Prices have jumped by 10% this month.

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Her popularity jumped after the TV appearance.

Synonym:

surge skyrocket escalate soar climb

an act of pushing oneself off a surface and into the air

Example:

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He made a big jump over the fence.

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The athlete prepared for her long jump.

Synonym:

leap spring bound hop vault

a sudden increase or rise

Example:

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There was a sudden jump in temperature.

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The company saw a significant jump in sales.

Synonym:

surge rise increase spike leap