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jump

73 3.3
A sudden rise by a large amount
  • noun
  • /dʒʌmp/
translation icon : aumento
  • After the new policy was implemented, there was a significant jump in employee productivity.
  • a jump in price
  • a percent jump
  • a jump in numbers

So, and This is why it's a big jump right now.

Examples

  • The effect of the NCSP is reflected in the revenue jump from 1988 to 1989.

    Academic text (1994)
  • Its $520 million appropriation is a jump of 35% above last year's $384 million.

    Academic text (1993)
  • That was a big jump, friend, a big jump.

  • Over the past five years, several states have seen a significant jump in the number of projects.

    Academic text (1995)
  • It's a pretty big salary jump, I guess.

  • The recent data shows a surprising jump in overall sales, reflecting the success of the marketing campaign.

  • Experts noted a notable jump in interest rates, which could impact borrowing costs for consumers.

Synonyms

leap
vsjump
131 3.2

A sudden big change or increase

is focused on sudden numeric increases rather than broad state transitions
explosion
vsjump
74 3.0

A sudden large increase in the number or amount of something

is sudden and large but usually less extreme in speed and intensity
hike
vsjump
67 3.6

A sudden large rise in prices like fuel or rent

is a wider sudden increase term not tied specifically to costs or wages
step-up
vsjump
20 3.6

An increase in amount, level, or strength

is specifically about sudden significant rises rather than general measured increases
upsurge
vsjump
9 5.0

A sudden strong increase in activity or interest

is the neutral term for sudden significant increases without added force
sprong
vsjump
  • Neologism
9.9

A sudden rise in amount or price

is the general label for sudden significant increases across levels values and amounts
quantum jump
vsjump
7.9

A very large and sudden improvement or step forward

is about sudden large numeric rises rather than qualitative improvement or advance
upsurgence
vsjump
8.4

A sudden rise in the number or amount of something

is about sudden significant increases more generally rather than specifically rapid rises
rapid climb
vsjump
3.6

A quick rise in amount or level

is used for sudden significant increases but does not stress speed as much
runup
vsjump
  • Literature
7.5

A sudden large rise in price or value

is the general sudden increase term not limited to short financial rises

Antonyms

84 2.2

A drop in amount or number

Idioms

20 5.0

To start doing something popular because many others do it, often to get an advantage

to jump for joy
  • Informal
6 2.5

Move or jump because you are very happy

5 7.7

To be very surprised and move suddenly because of fear

To suddenly speak angrily and criticize someone for a small mistake

4 9.4

To start to get worse after a silly or big change, for example in a TV show

1 7.8

Start a difficult task without much preparation or experience

1 8.2

To do something dangerous or foolish because other people do it

1 7.4

Do a difficult task because someone in charge asks you to

9.1

Rudely tell someone to go away and stop bothering you

9.9

A rude joking way to tell someone to go away without meaning it

9.9

To tell someone angrily to go away and leave you alone

To leave a job or position before someone forces you out

To have sex with someone because you really want them

To join a business or project that is likely to fail even though there are clear risks

Compounds

19 2.7

A basketball shot made while you jump and let go of the ball at the top

8 1.5

A rope with handles used for jumping over as it swings under your feet

8 2.6

A sports event where a person runs and jumps as far as possible

4 2.6

An athletic event where athletes jump over a horizontal bar without knocking it down

4 4.1

The place or time where an event begins

jump ball
  • Specialized
3 4.1

A basketball way where the referee tosses the ball between two players who jump to tap it to a teammate

2 3.2

A track event where an athlete does a hop, a step, and a jump in a row

2 3.4

A steep ramp that skiers slide down to jump into the air

2 1.3

A game or exercise in which people jump while a rope swings under their feet

2 5.3

A small folding seat in a vehicle used for extra passengers

2 4.0

An act of starting a car with a dead battery using another car's battery and cables

1 3.5

A track event where a person runs and jumps to land as far away as possible

jump cut
  • Specialized
1 6.8

A sudden change between two film shots that makes action or time seem to skip

1 4.8

A sudden loud sound or image in films and games that makes you jump

jump-off
  • NSFW
1 9.9

A person you have sex with once without a relationship

water jump
  • Specialized
1 6.6

A pool or stream that competitors jump over in races

A track event where an athlete does a hop, a step, then a long jump in one run

jump gate
  • Jargon
9.9

A machine in science fiction that lets ships travel instantly between distant stars

jump-cut
  • Specialized
7.6

A sudden cut between shots in a film that shows time passing or makes the action jump

jump-off
  • Specialized
7.4

A short extra round to decide the winner in horse jumping

A small wildflower with bright, pansy-like flowers often grown in gardens

quantum jump
  • Specialized
8.5

A sudden change in an electron's energy level when it gains or loses energy

A very large and sudden improvement or step forward

4.8

A sport where a person uses a long pole to jump over a high bar

spread-eagle jump
  • Specialized
7.5

A jump with arms and legs stretched out to the sides like an eagle

How Much

boom
214 2.8
surge
132 4.2
jump
73 3.3
increase
524 1.0

Surface Forms

jump singular
jumps plural

Etymology

Jump meaning a sudden rise comes from the same image of a quick leap, so a 'jump' in price or number is a quick rise.