Simple meaning
What does Jump mean?
Jump means to spring up or over something.
Dictionary definition
To push off the ground and move into the air.
Example sentences
Jump in a sentence
easy
The frog can jump high.
medium
Jump over the puddle so your shoes stay dry.
hard
The athlete practiced a careful jump before the meet.
Synonyms
Words like Jump
leapUse for a big or strong jump.
hopUse for a small jump.
Antonyms
Opposite words
landUse when coming back down.
standUse when staying upright and still.
Word family
Jump word family
Base word
jump
verb
jumps
Jumps now or often.
verb
jumped
Jumped in the past.
verb
jumping
Moving into the air now.
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What does jump mean?
Jump means pushing off the ground into the air.
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