Jumped: meaning, definitions and examples

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jumped

[ ʤʌmpt ]

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action

To propel oneself upward or over a distance in one quick motion or series of motions.

Synonyms

bound, hop, leap, spring

Examples of usage

He jumped over the puddle.
The cat jumped onto the table.
We jumped with joy when we heard the news.

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sports

To perform a vertical leap in sports such as basketball or volleyball.

Synonyms

leap, spring, vault

Examples of usage

He jumped to block the shot.
She jumped high to spike the volleyball.

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informal

An act of jumping, especially a sudden or impulsive one.

Synonyms

bound, hop, leap, spring

Examples of usage

She gave a little jump of excitement.
He made a jump for the ball.

Translations

Translations of the word "jumped" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pulou

🇮🇳 कूदा

🇩🇪 sprang

🇮🇩 melompat

🇺🇦 стрибнув

🇵🇱 skoczył

🇯🇵 跳んだ (tonda)

🇫🇷 sauté

🇪🇸 saltó

🇹🇷 zıpladı

🇰🇷 뛰었다 (ttwieotda)

🇸🇦 قفز

🇨🇿 skočil

🇸🇰 skočil

🇨🇳 跳了 (tiàole)

🇸🇮 skočil

🇮🇸 stökkvaði

🇰🇿 секірді

🇬🇪 ხტუნვა

🇦🇿 tullandı

🇲🇽 saltó

Word origin

The word 'jumped' originated from the Middle English word 'jumpen', which in turn came from the Old French word 'jumper', meaning 'to leap'. The concept of jumping has been a fundamental human movement since ancient times, used for both practical and recreational purposes.

See also: jump, jumper, jumping, jumpmaster, jumpsuit, jumpy.