hop
Hop (noun) means a short jump, especially on one leg or foot. Example: “The rabbit took a quick hop across the lawn.”
How to Use Hop
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA quick jump or short trip, or the plant used to flavour beer.
Word Forms
hopped past tense, hopped past tense, hops plural, hops plural, hops plural, Hops plural, hops singular, hops singular
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The rabbit took a quick _____ across the lawn.
Etymology
From Old English hoppian, "to hop, spring, leap, dance," an old Germanic verb shared with Dutch and German equivalents.
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Rhymes for hop
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What does “hop” mean?
The word “hop” means a short jump, especially on one leg or foot. In plain terms, a quick jump or short trip, or the plant used to flavour beer.
How do you pronounce “hop”?
“Hop” is pronounced hop (/hɑp/ in IPA).
How do you use “hop” in a sentence?
Here is “hop” used in a sentence: “The rabbit took a quick hop across the lawn.”
What part of speech is “hop”?
Depending on how it is used, “hop” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “hop” come from?
The word “hop” comes from Old English. From Old English hoppian, "to hop, spring, leap, dance," an old Germanic verb shared with Dutch and German equivalents.
Is “hop” a common word?
“Hop” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “hop” have?
“Hop” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a short jump, especially on one leg or foot.
What is the difference between a hop and a jump?
A hop is a small, light jump, usually off and onto the same one foot, or a quick bounce covering little distance. A jump is bigger and often uses both feet, launching the whole body higher or further. Every hop is a jump, but a small, springy one.
What is an example of a hop?
Hopping on one leg during a game of hopscotch is a classic example. So is a rabbit's short spring forward, a bird moving across the ground in little bounds, or someone hopping to keep weight off a sore ankle. Each is a brief, low jump.