lope
3 synonyms for lope, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To move with a relaxed, easy stride, usually at a steady pace.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use lope
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
lope along
an easy lope
Etymology
From Middle English lopen, from Old Norse hlaupa ("to leap, run") — the same root that gives us "leap," making lope and leap word doublets.
Full origin of lope →Frequently asked questions
What does “lope” mean?
The word “lope” means to move with a relaxed, easy stride, usually at a steady pace. In plain terms, to run or move with long, relaxed strides.
How do you pronounce “lope”?
“Lope” is pronounced lohp (/loʊp/ in IPA).
How do you use “lope” in a sentence?
Here is “lope” used in a sentence: “The wolf loped across the open field.”
What part of speech is “lope”?
Depending on how it is used, “lope” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “lope” come from?
The word “lope” comes from Middle English. From Middle English lopen, from Old Norse hlaupa ("to leap, run") — the same root that gives us "leap," making lope and leap word doublets.
How many meanings does “lope” have?
“Lope” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to move with a relaxed, easy stride, usually at a steady pace.
