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Jump Definition & Meaning

1. To propel oneself into the air by using one's legs.

Example: She jumped over the puddle to avoid getting her shoes wet.

2. To move quickly or suddenly from one place to another.

Example: The cat jumped off the couch and ran to the window.

3. To increase suddenly or sharply.

Example: The stock price jumped after the company announced a new product.

4. To startle or surprise someone.

Example: The loud noise made me jump out of my seat.

5. To make a sudden, forceful movement upward.

Example: The fish jumped out of the water and landed back in with a splash.

Examples of the word jump used in sentences.

  • The frog likes to jump from one lily pad to another.
  • Can you jump rope without tripping over the cord?
  • I can jump high like a kangaroo.
  • The children were excited to jump off the diving board into the pool.
  • The athlete had to jump over the hurdle to finish the race.
  • I love to jump in puddles after a storm.
  • I felt a little scared to jump off the diving board, but I did it anyway.
  • Can you jump over this fence? It's not too high.
  • Let's see who can jump the farthest from this starting line.
  • My dog can jump higher than any other dogs in the park.
  • The basketball player's jump shot was so impressive, it earned him the point needed to win the game.
  • I have never been able to jump over a hurdle before, but with practice, I hope to get better.
  • After watching the documentary about BASE jumping, I knew it was something I could never do myself.
  • The little girl was so excited to see the bounce house at the park, she couldn't resist jumping in.
  • I had to jump out of the way quickly when the car unexpectedly swerved towards me on the sidewalk.
  • The sound of the gunshot signalled the start of the race and the runners jumped off the starting block.
  • With a quick jump, he was able to reach for the book on the top shelf.
  • After a few minutes of warm up, the athlete went on to jump over the high bar with ease.
  • As the rope swung closer, the children timed their jump to get onto the wooden platform.
  • The deer suddenly appeared from the woods causing the hunter to jump back in surprise.
  • 5) The speaker's sudden jump from one topic to another left the audience feeling confused and disoriented. (Communication)
  • 4) The cat sat on the windowsill, intently watching as the birds outside hopped and jumped from tree to tree. (Animals)
  • 1) After months of intense training, the athlete was finally able to jump over the high hurdle with ease. (Sports)
  • 2) The bungee jumper had an adrenaline-fueled rush as she took the leap and jumped off the bridge. (Adventure)
  • 3) The audience was in awe as the professional dancer executed a perfect double jump during the performance. (Arts)
  • Despite her fear, she took a deep breath and made the jump from the plane.
  • The dancer's graceful jump added an extra element of beauty to the performance.
  • The stock market saw a huge jump in profits thanks to the new product launch.
  • The cat made a sudden jump as the mouse scurried across the floor.
  • The frog jump from one lily pad to another with impressive precision.
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