Synonyms and antonyms of To jump, or to move in the air in British Thesaurus

jump (verb)

to move your body off the ground using your legs

bound (verb)

to run or jump taking large steps when you are full of energy or excitement

leap (verb)

to jump over something

spring (verb)

mainly literary to jump or move in a particular direction, quickly and with a lot of energy

hop (verb)

to move forward by jumping on one foot

skip (verb)

to move forwards by jumping first on one foot and then the other

hurdle (verb)

to jump over something such as a wall or fence while you are running

vault (verb)

to jump over something, especially using your hands or a pole to support you

dive (verb)

to jump sideways or forwards, so that your body moves towards the ground

fly (verb)

to move very fast through the air

blow in ()

to come towards you in the air

caper (verb)

literary to run or jump around happily

fly (verb)

if you fly a flag, or if it flies, it is on the top of a pole or building

fly (verb)

if you fly a kite, or if it flies, you hold it on the end of a long piece of string and it blows about in the wind

gambol (verb)

mainly literary to run, jump, and play like a young child or animal

hover (verb)

if a bird, insect, or aircraft hovers, it keeps itself in the same position in the air

jump (verb)

to move your body over something by pushing yourself off the ground using your legs

leap (verb)

to jump into the air or over a long distance

plane (verb)

to move smoothly through the air or across the surface of water

plunge in ()

to quickly jump or dive into water

plunge into ()

to jump or dive into water

pounce (verb)

to quickly jump on or hold someone or something

pronk (verb)

when an antelope pronks, it bounces up with its back arched and straight legs

skip (verb)

to jump over a rope that you or two other people swing above your head and then under your feet

stream (verb)

to move and wave in the air or in water

waft (verb)

if a smell or a noise wafts, it floats through the air in a gentle way

wreathe (verb)

mainly literary if smoke, steam, or mist wreathes, it moves through the air