hop
verb, noun
How to pronounce hop?
The word hop sounds like hop
/hɑp/
What is the definition of hop?
verbjump lightly
nountwining perennials having cordate leaves and flowers arranged in conelike spikes; the dried flowers of this plant are used in brewing to add the characteristic bitter taste to beer
nounan informal dance where popular music is played
verbjump across
Examples
- He hopped the bush
verbmake a jump forward or upward
verbmove quickly from one place to another
nounthe act of hopping; jumping upward or forward (especially on one foot)
verbtravel by means of an aircraft, bus, etc.
Examples
- She hopped a train to Chicago
- He hopped rides all over the country
verbtraverse as if by a short airplane trip
What is the definition of 'hop'?
- to move by a quick, short jump or series of jumps
What is another word for 'hop'?
- leap
- jump
- spring
What is the opposite of 'hop'?
- stay
- remain
- still
What is a noun form of 'hop'?
- hopper
What is a verb form of 'hop'?
- hopped
How do you use 'hop' in a sentence?
- The rabbit hopped across the meadow.
What are some synonyms for 'hop'?
- skip
- bound
- vault
What are some related words to 'hop'?
- bounce
- leap
- spring
What is the origin of the word 'hop'?
- Old English 'hoppian'
Can 'hop' be used as a noun?
- Yes, for example: 'He took a hop across the stream.'