jumping
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
KK: /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
adjective
Definition
Moving up and down or leaping into the air.
Example
The jumping frog surprised everyone at the pond.
Conversation
Did you see that jumping competition on TV last night?
Yeah, it looked so exciting!
I couldn't believe how high they were jumping!
I know, right? It was definitely a thrilling event.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
exciting
lively
energetic
Antonyms
boring
dull
tedious
verb
Definition
The action of pushing oneself off the ground and into the air using the legs.
Example
The children were jumping on the trampoline with joy.
Tense Forms
Past: jumped
Past Participle: jumped
Conversation
Have you seen that new park with the jumping fountains?
Yeah, I went there last weekend and it was so much fun!
I want to try jumping in those fountains too!
Root Explanation
Jumping → It is formed from "jump" (of uncertain origin, possibly from Middle English *jumpe*, meaning to leap) and "-ing" (a suffix used to form present participles). The word "jumping" refers to the action of leaping or springing off the ground.
Memory Tip
Think of the action of leaping or springing into the air — that's what jumping means.
Visually Confused Words
lumping
dumping
bumping
thumping
plumping
dumpling