English · Common Verbs
jumping
/ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
[/ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/]
present participle of jump
Beginnerverb
Definition
Present participle of 'jump': showing that someone is pushing off the ground now.
Example
The puppy is jumping up and down at the door, eager for its evening walk in the park.
The puppy is jumping up and down at the door, eager for its evening walk in the park.
Etymology
Of imitative origin, with the '-ing' ending forming the present participle.
How & Where It’s Used
Used with forms of 'be' for continuous tenses describing ongoing jumping.