Synonyms for

Jumped

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

Definition

To propel oneself upward or forward into the air by using one's muscles.

Synonyms & similar words

startle jumpstart start skip standout leap jump derail jumpout alternate bound skipover spring stickout rise passover jumpoff leapout climbup parachute chute leaped hopped bounded vaulted spring dived plunged surged propelled launched catapulted flung threw heaved pitched tossed lobbed chucked cast flew

Synonyms by register

Formal

leapt vaulted bounded

Informal

hopped sprang scrambled

Literary

surged ascended vaulted

Antonyms

stayed walked crawled rested remained descended

Common collocations

  • jumped for joy
  • jumped over the fence
  • jumped out of bed
  • jumped to conclusions
  • jumped ship
  • jumped at the chance
  • jumped on the bandwagon

Word family

noun jump
verb jump
adjective jumpy

Usage note

The past tense 'jumped' is very common. 'Leapt' is a more formal or literary alternative, often used for more graceful or significant movements.

Example sentences

  1. The frog jumped into the pond.
  2. I jumped over the rope.
  3. The cat jumped onto the windowsill.
  4. The athlete jumped over the hurdle.
  5. The kangaroo jumped over the fence.

Quotes

  • If you want to fly, you have to give up the things that weigh you down. - Toni Morrison
  • When you come to the edge of all the light you know, and are about to step off into the darkness of the unknown, faith is knowing one of two things will happen: There will be something solid to stand on or you will be taught to fly. - Patrick Overton
  • Life is like a jump rope. You just have to keep jumping. - Unknown

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