jump (A1)

verb

Pronunciation: /dʒʌmp/

Definition

To push yourself off a surface and into the air using your legs and feet.

Examples

• The children love to jump on the trampoline.

• He can jump very high.

• Can you jump over this small box?

How to Use jump

jump over (prepositional phrase)

To move over something by jumping. — "The horse jumped over the fence."

jump up (phrasal verb)

To stand up quickly by jumping. — "The dog jumped up to greet me."

jump down (phrasal verb)

To move downwards by jumping. — "He jumped down from the table."

Synonyms of jump

Words with a similar meaning to jump:

• hop
• leap
• bound

Antonyms of jump

Words with the opposite meaning to jump:

• fall
• stay

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