Synonyms for

Jumping

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

Definition

the action of leaping or springing from the ground or other surface

Synonyms & similar words

startle jumpstart start skip standout leap jump derail jumpout alternate bound skipover spring stickout rise passover jumpoff leapout climbup parachute chute leaping hopping bouncing vaulting springing skipping galloping dancing bounding flying diving plunging launching catapulting propelling rocketing shooting soaring vaulting frolicking

Synonyms by register

Formal

leaping bounding vaulting

Informal

hopping skipping boinging

Literary

springing flinging

Antonyms

standing still crawling walking sitting resting stationary

Common collocations

  • jumping for joy
  • jumping to conclusions
  • jumping out of
  • jumping over
  • jumping up and down
  • jumping jacks
  • jumping bean
  • jumping ship

Word family

noun jump
verb jump
adjective jumping
adverb jumpingly

Usage note

The word 'jumping' is often used metaphorically, as in 'jumping to conclusions', which means making a hasty decision. It can also refer to sudden, energetic movements.

Example sentences

  1. The frog was jumping in the pond.
  2. I love jumping on the bed.
  3. The kangaroo was jumping high.
  4. The athlete was jumping over the hurdles.
  5. The rabbit was jumping in the field.

Quotes

  • Jumping at several small opportunities may get us there more quickly than waiting for one big one to come along. - Hugh Allen
  • We are all of us stars, and we deserve to twinkle. - Marilyn Monroe
  • I am a believer in punctuality though is makes me very lonely. - E.V. Verrall

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