hop Synonyms
hop Meaning
hop (n)
the act of hopping; jumping upward or forward (especially on one foot)
twining 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
an informal dance where popular music is played
hop (v)
jump lightly
move quickly from one place to another
travel by means of an aircraft, bus, etc.
traverse as if by a short airplane trip
jump across
make a jump forward or upward
hop (v. i.)
To move by successive leaps, as toads do; to spring or jump on one foot; to skip, as birds do.
To walk lame; to limp; to halt.
To dance.
To gather hops. [Perhaps only in the form Hopping, vb. n.]
hop (n.)
A leap on one leg, as of a boy; a leap, as of a toad; a jump; a spring.
A dance; esp., an informal dance of ball.
A climbing plant (Humulus Lupulus), having a long, twining, annual stalk. It is cultivated for its fruit (hops).
The catkin or strobilaceous fruit of the hop, much used in brewing to give a bitter taste.
The fruit of the dog-rose. See Hip.
hop (v. t.)
To impregnate with hops.
hop Sentence Examples
- The kangaroo hopped effortlessly across the open field.
- The children hopped along the sidewalk, their laughter echoing through the air.
- The frog hopped from lily pad to lily pad, searching for food.
- The grasshopper hopped from leaf to leaf, its tiny legs carrying it through the meadow.
- The bird hopped onto a branch, its chirping adding to the symphony of nature.
- The rabbit hopped away from the fox, its long legs propelling it to safety.
- The squirrel hopped from tree to tree, storing acorns for the winter.
- The donkey hopped on its hind legs, startled by a sudden sound.
- The ball hopped erratically over the rough terrain.
- The hiker hopped over the fallen log, continuing his journey through the forest.
FAQs About the word hop
the act of hopping; jumping upward or forward (especially on one foot), twining perennials having cordate leaves and flowers arranged in conelike spikes; the dr
prom,dance, party, festival, celebration,ball, event, festivity, formal, square dance
lumber, trudge, trudge, lumber, plod,plod,
The kangaroo hopped effortlessly across the open field.
The children hopped along the sidewalk, their laughter echoing through the air.
The frog hopped from lily pad to lily pad, searching for food.
The grasshopper hopped from leaf to leaf, its tiny legs carrying it through the meadow.
