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

Prosecutors say after killing her children, Clancy cut her wrists and neck and jumped from a second-story window, leaving her partially paralyzed. — Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026

On the fourth rep, Nixon jumped an out route and had a chance for an interception, but dropped it. — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Evacuation orders were lifted Saturday morning for the Ridge fire that jumped over the 5 Freeway on Friday afternoon after igniting in Gorman, prompting lane closures and heavy traffic delays through the Grapevine. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026

Exports of high-tech items surged nearly 41% in January-July from the same period the year before, while shipments of vehicles jumped 55% and overall exports of electronics and machinery rose 26%. — ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026

The father jumped with the children onto a trampoline, Coughlin said. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026

The cloud cybersecurity company jumped more than 8% after issuing solid guidance for the full year and current quarter. — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026

Squaremouth's data shows interest in Costa Rica has jumped nearly 41% and Italy is up 24%, while searches for Norway have dropped by nearly 18%. — Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026

The attackers suddenly jumped out of a white tow truck with a dog and then moved aggressively towards the crew. — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 31 July 2026