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Meaning of hopped
The primary meaning of "hopped" is the past tense of the verb "hop", which means to jump on one foot or to move by jumping on one foot.
Etymology of hopped
The word "hopped" originates from the Old English word "hoppian", which is also the source of the Modern English verb "hop".
The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century, initially to describe the act of jumping on one foot, and later to describe other sudden or quick movements.
Synonyms
leaped
jumped
bounded
sprang
skipped
vaulted
cleared
hurdled
skipped over
jumped over
stepped over
crossed
traversed
passed over
overstepped
overleaped
cleared over
jumped across
sprang across
leaped across
bounded across
hopped over
stepped across
strode
stepped
walked
ran
sprinted
dashed
darted
rushed
hurried
hastened
sped
quickened
Definitions
- The past tense of the verb "hop", which means to jump on one foot or to move by jumping on one foot.
- * To propel oneself through the air by jumping on one foot.
- * To move quickly or suddenly, often in a sudden or unexpected manner.
Usage Examples
- The child hopped across the playground, laughing and shouting with her friends.
- * The athlete hopped over the hurdle, clearing it with ease.
- * The rabbit hopped away quickly, darting into its burrow for safety.
Antonyms
stayed
remained
stood
stopped
paused
waited
delayed
slowed
walked
strolled
sauntered
ambled
crawled
crept
slid
glided
moved slowly
lingered
loitered
tarried
dawdled
lagged