Meaning of the word jumped in English

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

jumped

US /dʒʌmpt/
UK /dʒʌmpt/

Past Tense

1.

propelled oneself upward into the air

Example:
The cat jumped onto the table.
He jumped over the fence.
2.

moved suddenly and quickly in a specified way

Example:
She jumped out of bed when she heard the alarm.
My heart jumped when I saw him.

Past Participle

having propelled oneself upward into the air

Example:
He had jumped from the plane with a parachute.
The ball was jumped over by the player.