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Jumped

verb

Jumped means moved suddenly into the air.

6 letters 2 syllables

What does Jumped mean?

Jumped means moved suddenly into the air.

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Dictionary definition

Pushed off the ground or moved suddenly into the air.

Example sentences

Jumped in a sentence

easy

The frog jumped over the log.

medium

She jumped across the small puddle.

hard

The athlete jumped higher after practicing every day.

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Practice the meaning of Jumped

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does jumped mean?

Practice 2

Which sentence uses jumped correctly?

Practice 3

Which word is closest in meaning to jumped?

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Jumped

Voice settings
Sounds like

JUHMPT

Listen, then repeat the word.

Synonyms

Words like Jumped

leapedUse for jumped with force or energy.
sprangUse for moved suddenly upward or forward.
Antonyms

Opposite words

landedUse for came down after moving through the air.
stoodUse for stayed upright without jumping.
Synonym practice

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Word family

Jumped word family

verb

jumped

Moved suddenly into the air in the past.

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Student support

Understand Jumped

Hint for students

Jumped means moved suddenly into the air.

Common mix-up

Jumped is not the same as landed. Jumped means jumped means moved suddenly into the air.

Try it in class or at home

Read this model sentence: She jumped across the small puddle. Clue words: across, small, puddle. Underline clue words that show why jumped fits instead of landed. Now write one new sentence that shows jumped without using the word jumped. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show jumped?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "She jumped across the small puddle." Why does jumped fit better than landed?