Synonyms for

Jump

Verb / dʒʌmp / Another word for jump — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to push off the ground quickly with your feet to go into the air

Synonyms & similar words

startle jumpstart start skip standout leap saltation derail jumpout alternate bound skipover spring parachuting stickout rise passover jumpoff jumping leapout climbup parachute chute leap hop bounce spring vault bound skip hurdle bob jiggle jolt jounce shimmy wriggle jerk thump fling launch project propel

Synonyms by register

Formal

leap bound ascend

Informal

hop skip spring

Literary

vault flit

Antonyms

fall drop descend plunge remain stay halt

Common collocations

  • jump start
  • jump out
  • jump in
  • jump over
  • jump up
  • jump down
  • jump for joy

Word family

noun jump
verb jump
adjective jumpy

Usage note

While 'jump' can refer to a sudden upward movement, it can also imply a sudden increase or change. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. The frog likes to jump.
  2. I jump on the trampoline.
  3. We jump over the puddles.
  4. The cat can jump high.
  5. She likes to jump rope.

Quotes

  • If you want to fly, you have to give up the things that weigh you down. - Toni Morrison
  • Jumping at several small opportunities may get us there more quickly than waiting for one big one to come along. - Hugh Allen
  • Jump into the middle of things, get your hands dirty, fall flat on your face, and then reach for the stars. - Ben Stein

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