Jump

usgb/dʒʌmp/
verb

To move suddenly and quickly in a specific direction.

The cat jumped off the table when it heard the dog barking.
Visual representation of "jump" - to move suddenly and quickly in a specific direction

Often appears as...

  • jump off
  • jump out
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Visual representation of "jump"
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Unexpected Movement

Use 'jump' to describe a quick, often surprising move to a new position.

Illustration for Unexpected Movement
When I popped the balloon, my cat jumped into the air.
Visual representation of the word "Jump"

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