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Word: Jump
Speech Type: Verb
early 16th century (in the sense ‘be moved or thrown with a sudden jerk’): probably imitative of the sound of feet coming into contact with the ground
dʒʌmp
push oneself off a surface and into the air by using the muscles in one's legs and feet
Short Definition:push oneself into air using legs and feet
Examples:- the cat jumped off his lap
- he jumped twenty-five feet to the ground
(of a person) move suddenly and quickly in a specified way
Short Definition:move suddenly in specified way
Examples:- Juliet jumped to her feet
- they jumped back into the car and drove off
attack (someone) suddenly and unexpectedly
Short Definition:suddenly attack someone
Examples:- he was jumped by seven men as he opened the front door of his home
(of a place) be full of lively activity
Short Definition:(of place) be lively
Examples:- the bar is jumping on Fridays and Saturdays
have sex with (someone).
Short Definition:have sex with
start (a vehicle) using jump leads
Short Definition:start vehicle using jump leads
Examples:- I jumped his saloon from my car's battery
Word: Jump
Speech Type: Noun
dʒʌmp
an act of jumping from a surface by pushing upwards with one's legs and feet
Short Definition:act of jumping
Examples:- in making the short jump across the gully he lost his balance
a sudden involuntary movement caused by shock or surprise
Short Definition:involuntary movement caused by surprise etc.
Examples:- I woke up with a jump
an act or instance of having sex.
Short Definition:act of having sex
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