jumps
word · lemma: jump
/ˈdʒəmps/
juhmps
/dʒˈʌmps/
juhmps
Definition
Third person singular of 'jump'; means to spring into the air from the ground. Often used for people or animals moving quickly upward or across.
Usage & Nuances
Used in the present simple for he/she/it subjects: 'She jumps.' Often used with prepositions (over, into, up). Used for literal movement or figurative ideas (prices jump). Not for vehicles; use 'starts' or 'begins' for machines.
Spanish: salta - brincaPortuguese (BR): pula - saltaPortuguese (PT): salta - pulaChinese (Simplified): 跳 - 跳跃Chinese (Traditional): 跳 - 跳躍Hindi: कूदता हैArabic: يقفزBengali: লাফিয়ে উঠে - ঝাঁপ দেয়Russian: прыгаетJapanese: 跳ぶVietnamese: nhảyKorean: 뛰다 - 점프하다Turkish: zıplar - sıçrarUrdu: چھلانگ لگاتا ہےIndonesian: melompat
Example Sentences
The cat jumps on the table.
basic
She jumps over the big puddle.
basic
My brother jumps when he is excited.
basic
Suddenly, the dog jumps out of nowhere and scares us.
natural
Her heart always jumps when she gets good news.
natural
The price of gasoline jumps every summer.
natural