Jumps: meaning, definitions and examples

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jumps

 

[ dส’สŒmps ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

physical action

To jump is to push oneself off the ground and into the air using the legs and feet. This action can vary in height and distance based on the power exerted. Jumping can occur in various forms such as hopping, leaping, or bounding.

Synonyms

bound, leap, spring, vault

Examples of usage

  • The dog jumps over the fence.
  • She jumped with excitement when she won the prize.
  • He jumps regularly to stay fit.
  • The basketball player jumps to dunk the ball.
Context #2 | Noun

distance movement

A jump refers to an act of jumping. It can also refer to a competitive leap made in sports or an instance of hopping between two levels or situations.

Synonyms

bound, hop, leap, spring

Examples of usage

  • She made a long jump in track and field.
  • His jump was celebrated as the best of the day.
  • They took a jump into the pool together.
  • The jump was thrilling and filled with adrenaline.

Translations

Translations of the word "jumps" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น saltos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‚เคฆเคคเคพ เคนเฅˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sprรผnge

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ loncatan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ั€ะธะฑะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skoki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ธใƒฃใƒณใƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท saut

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ saltos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zฤฑplamalar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ ํ”„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ูุฒุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skoky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skoky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ทณ่ทƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skoki

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stรถkk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะบั–ั€ั–ัั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒขแƒฃแƒœแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tullanma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ saltos

Etymology

The word 'jump' comes from the Middle English 'jumpe', probably originating from the Old French 'jompier' which meant 'to leap' or 'to spring'. The etymological roots of 'jump' can be traced to the Latin 'salire', which means 'to jump or leap'. Over centuries, the meaning has broadened to encompass various forms of movement associated with lifting oneself off the ground. Its usage in English has remained prevalent since at least the 14th century. In modern times, the word 'jump' is also utilized in a variety of colloquial contexts, including idiomatic expressions, sports terminology, and digital culture, such as 'jumping to conclusions' or in the context of video games, where players often 'jump' characters or objects. The versatility of the term has ensured its continued relevance in contemporary language.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,439, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.