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The frog was a strong jumper.
What does Jumper mean?
A jumper is someone who jumps or a type of clothing.
Dictionary definition
A person or animal that jumps, or a piece of clothing worn over the upper body.
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Jumper in a sentence
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In some places, a jumper means a warm sweater.
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WordJumper.
Partnoun.
MeaningJumper means A jumper is someone who jumps or a type of clothing.
ExampleExample: The frog was a strong jumper.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- juhm · per
- Strongest beat
- juhm
- Ending
- per
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on juhm.
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Synonyms
Words like Jumper
leaperUse for a person or animal that jumps.
sweaterUse for the clothing meaning in some varieties of English.
Antonyms
Opposite words
standerUse for someone standing still instead of jumping.
coatUse for outerwear rather than a sweater-like garment.
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Hint for students
A jumper is someone who jumps or a type of clothing.
Common mix-up
Jumper is not the same as stander. Jumper means a jumper is someone who jumps or a type of clothing.
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Read this model sentence: In some places, a jumper means a warm sweater. Clue words: sweater, some, places. Underline clue words that show why jumper fits instead of stander. Now write one new sentence that shows jumper without using the word jumper. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show jumper?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "In some places, a jumper means a warm sweater." Why does jumper fit better than stander?
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