What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
jump
Example
The athlete jumped over the hurdle with ease. [jump: verb]
Example
The rabbit jumped out of the bush and ran away. [jumped: past tense]
spring
Example
The cat sprang onto the table to catch the mouse. [spring: verb]
Example
I love the flowers and warm weather of spring. [spring: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Jump is more commonly used than spring in everyday language. Jump is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while spring is less common and often used in technical or mechanical contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between jump and spring?
While jump can be used in both formal and informal contexts, spring is typically associated with a more technical or specialized tone and is more commonly used in formal settings.
