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to hop
01
to jump using one leg
Intransitive: to hop | to hop somewhere
Example
The playful toddler hopped around the backyard on one leg.
During the sack race, the children had to hop to the finish line with one leg inside the sack.
To avoid stepping on hot sand, beachgoers would often hop from one shady spot to another.
02
(of a bird or an animal) to move forward by jumping on all feet
Intransitive
Example
The bunny in the garden would often hop around, covering short distances with each leap.
The baby goat discovered its newfound ability to hop and playfully leaped around the barnyard.
03
to move swiftly or briefly from one place to another
Intransitive: to hop somewhere
Example
I 'll just hop over to the store to grab some groceries.
Before the meeting, I 'll hop down to the cafeteria to grab a snack.
The kids want to hop over to the ice cream shop for a treat after school.
04
to take a short and usually informal trip, often by using public transportation or a small aircraft
Transitive: to hop a means of public transport
Example
We can easily hop a taxi to reach the airport on time.
During the holiday season, many people choose to hop a cruise to tropical destinations.
If you want to avoid traffic, you can always hop the subway to get downtown.
05
to leap or jump over an obstacle or distance
Transitive: to hop an obstacle or distance
Example
The mountain goat expertly hopped the rocks on the mountain slope.
The rabbit quickly hopped the fence and disappeared into the bushes.
The kangaroo effortlessly hopped the fallen tree trunk in its path.
06
to undertake a brief journey, often by air
Intransitive: to hop somewhere
Example
The celebrities would frequently hop to different cities for promotional events.
For the business meeting, he had to hop to the headquarters and back in a single day.
She often likes to hop to nearby islands for weekend getaways.
Hop
01
the act of hopping; jumping upward or forward (especially on one foot)
02
an informal dance where popular music is played
03
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
04
a short leap that an animal or a bird takes by jumping on all feet
Παράδειγμα
The playful toddler hopped around the backyard on one leg.
During the sack race, the children had to hop to the finish line with one leg inside the sack.
To avoid stepping on hot sand, beachgoers would often hop from one shady spot to another.
