Hop
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British pronunciation/hˈɒp/
American pronunciation/ˈhɑp/

Definition & Meaning of "hop"

to hop
01

to jump using one leg

Intransitive: to hop | to hop somewhere
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During the sack race, the children had to hop to the finish line with one leg inside the sack.
The injured athlete could only manage to hop on one leg while training for a quick recovery.
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

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The kangaroo is known for its distinctive way of moving, characterized by hopping on powerful hind legs.
The frog demonstrated its unique ability to hop on hind legs, covering ground effortlessly.
The bunny in the garden would often hop around, covering short distances with each leap.
03

to move swiftly or briefly from one place to another

Intransitive: to hop somewhere
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I 'll just hop over to the store to grab some groceries.
She decided to hop into town for a coffee with friends before heading back to work.
I need to hop over to the post office to mail this package before it closes.
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
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If you want to avoid traffic, you can always hop the subway to get downtown.
The business executive needed to hop a flight to attend an important meeting in another city.
Instead of driving, they prefer to hop a train when commuting to work.
05

to leap or jump over an obstacle or distance

Transitive: to hop an obstacle or distance
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The rabbit quickly hopped the fence and disappeared into the bushes.
The kangaroo effortlessly hopped the fallen tree trunk in its path.
The children took turns hopping the squares in the game of hopscotch.
06

to undertake a brief journey, often by air

Intransitive: to hop somewhere
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He decided to hop to the neighboring city for a day of shopping and sightseeing.
She often likes to hop to nearby islands for weekend getaways.
Instead of a long road trip, they chose to hop to their destination by taking a short flight.
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

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