How to Use "Jump" with Example Sentences

jump (v): to move your body upward by pushing with your legs; to move suddenly

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Used with adverbs:

"She suddenly jumped off the couch."
(suddenly, practically, nearly)

"He was jumping up and down with excitement."
(up and down, around, up)

"She immediately jumped when the dog started barking."
(immediately, quickly, suddenly)

Used with verbs:

"He tried to jump from the second floor."
(tried)

"The loud sound made her jump."
(made)

Used with prepositions:

"He had to jump from the bridge."
(from)

"Stop jumping on the sofa!"
(on, off)

"She jumped up onto the table."
(onto, on)

"He can jump over the fence."
(over)

"The dog can jump through hoops."
(through)

jump (n): a sudden increase; the act of moving your body upward by pushing with your legs

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Used with adjectives:

"His favorite event is the high jump."
(high, long, triple, broad)

"He took a small jump forward."
(small, little, running)

"There was a sudden jump in the price."
(sudden, sharp, big)

Used with verbs:

"He took a running jump over the water."
(took, made)

"He's going to do a bungee jump."
(do, perform)

Used with prepositions:

"He won a gold medal in the long jump."
"There was a sudden jump in the price."
(in)