jump
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/dʒʌmp/
leap or spring
Etymology
Etymology Information
'jump' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'jumpe,' where 'jumpe' meant 'to spring or leap.'
Historical Evolution
'jumpe' changed from the Old Norse word 'gjumpr' and eventually became the modern English word 'jump'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to spring or leap,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an act of jumping from a surface by using the muscles in one's legs and feet.
She made a big jump to reach the other side.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35