Jump
/dʒʌmp/
Jump is a noun and verb with 6 senses listed below, each with examples where available, plus synonyms and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
noun
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An instance of propelling oneself upwards.
“The boy took a skip and a jump down the lane.”
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An instance of causing oneself to fall from an elevated location.
“There were a couple of jumps from the bridge.”
verb
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To propel oneself rapidly upward, downward and/or in any horizontal direction such that momentum causes the body to become airborne.
“Kangaroos are known for their ability to jump high.”
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To cause oneself to leave an elevated location and fall downward.
“She is going to jump from the diving board.”
Definitions from the Free Dictionary API
Synonyms
leap flinch jerk twitch ambush assail
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