Synonyms of jumped

jumped

verb

past tense of jump

1

as in leaped

to propel oneself upward or forward into the air

jumped across the ditch

Synonyms & Similar Words

• leaped
• hopped
• bounded
• sprang
• vaulted
• bounced
• pounced
• skipped
• attacked
• loped
• leapfrogged
• hurdled
• bucked
• romped
• cavorted
• capered
• frolicked
• skyrocketed
• gamboled
• shot
• caprioled

2

as in winced

to move suddenly and sharply (as in surprise)

the sudden appearance of a mouse scurrying across the floor made me jump

Synonyms & Similar Words

• leaped
• winced
• cringed
• bolted
• startled
• flinched
• jerked
• started
• twitched
• sprang
• reacted
• recoiled
• jolted
• spooked
• responded
• shrank
• bounded
• blenched
• quailed
• squinched

3

as in sped

to proceed or move quickly

when I tell you to do something, I expect you to jump

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sped
• raced
• rushed
• scurried
• hurried
• trotted
• flew
• drove
• traveled
• chased
• zipped
• ran
• stepped
• scooted
• buzzed
• blew
• darted
• dashed
• scuttled
• blasted
• bolted
• ripped
• rammed
• whirled
• zoomed
• tore
• hurled
• hustled
• bowled
• rocketed
• hurtled
• jogged
• blazed
• hastened
• rustled
• careened
• shot
• barreled
• whisked
• breezed
• humped
• bundled
• bustled
• cracked (on)
• careered
• motored
• galloped
• nipped
• hied
• pelted
• jetted
• coursed
• beat it
• belted
• bombed
• hared
• cannonballed
• stepped on it
• scampered
• flitted
• highballed
• sprinted
• shook a leg
• got a move on
• made tracks
• whizzed
• streaked
• hotfooted (it)
• scuffled
• stampeded
• accelerated
• scudded
• overtook
• outpaced
• stepped out
• outstripped
• quickened
• beetled
• caught up
• outran
• arrowed
• beelined
• fast-forwarded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• crawled
• crept
• dragged
• poked
• lingered
• lagged
• poked
• hung (around or out)
• strolled
• loitered
• sauntered
• shuffled
• ambled
• tarried
• dallied
• dawdled
• plodded
• lumbered
• decelerated
• slowed (down or up)
• dillydallied

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of jumped

Once Platner dropped out on July 10, a flood of former governor candidates — including Jackson — and others jumped to try to take Platner's place. — ABC News, 25 July 2026

With both blockades fueling fears over global energy supplies, the price of international benchmark Brent crude oil jumped above the $100 a barrel threshold Thursday for the first time since May before dropping back down. — Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 24 July 2026

In 7-on-7 work, Chau Smith-Wade jumped a crossing route and skied for the ball to intercept quarterback Bryce Young. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026

With the announcement of LeBron’s decision, Philadelphia jumped from sixth place among all NBA contenders — and fourth among Eastern Conference teams — to tied for third overall to win it all and tied for first among teams from the East. — Scott Phillips, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Advanced Micro Devices – The semiconductor company jumped more than 2%. — Fred Imbert,darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 23 July 2026

The former has jumped over 600%, while the latter has risen more than 160%. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 23 July 2026

In stock markets abroad, indexes fell sharply in Europe after oil prices jumped. — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

Jacy Jayne Before the match started, Fatal Influence jumped Tiffany Stratton, but Brie Bella hit the ring and made the save. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026