Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hop

verb
/hɒp/
Definition
To spring on one foot or to move quickly and lightly.
Examples
  • She likes to hop from one foot to the other when she’s excited.
  • The rabbit began to hop across the field.
  • He had to hop over the puddles to keep his shoes dry.
Meaning
The act of jumping or leaping, often used to describe a small, quick movement.
Synonyms
  • jump
  • leap
  • bound