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Word

jumps

US/ˈdʒəmps/

UK/dʒˈʌmps/

Definitions

02to increase suddenly

B1

v. to go up by a large amount very quickly.

v. to undergo a sudden and significant increase in value, amount, or level.

“The price of gas usually jumps during the summer holidays.”

“Market volatility often increases when the interest rate jumps unexpectedly, catching many retail investors off guard.”

Usage

often used with 'from' and 'to' to show the change.

Antonyms

04sudden increases

B2

n. sudden changes or rises in a number or level.

n. plural noun referring to abrupt transitions or significant rises in quantity or quality.

“There have been several jumps in the temperature this week.”

“Economists are concerned about the frequent jumps in inflation, as they make long-term financial planning difficult for small businesses.”

Antonyms

Idioms

see which way the cat jumps — To delay taking action based on the outcome of something else.

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