stoop
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for stoop, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To bend the body forward and down.
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 stoop
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old English stūpian ("to bow, bend"), a Germanic word related to Dutch stuipen and Old Norse stúpa, both meaning to bend forward.
Full origin of stoop →Frequently asked questions
What does “stoop” mean?
The word “stoop” means to bend the body forward and down. In plain terms, bending your body down, or (figuratively) lowering yourself to do something wrong; also, US English for the steps up to a front door.
How do you pronounce “stoop”?
“Stoop” is pronounced stoop (/stup/ in IPA).
How do you use “stoop” in a sentence?
Here is “stoop” used in a sentence: “He had to stoop to get through the low doorway.”
What is another word for “stoop”?
Words with a similar meaning to “stoop” include bend down, crouch and squat.
What part of speech is “stoop”?
Depending on how it is used, “stoop” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “stoop” come from?
The word “stoop” comes from Old English. From Old English stūpian ("to bow, bend"), a Germanic word related to Dutch stuipen and Old Norse stúpa, both meaning to bend forward.
Is “stoop” a common word?
“Stoop” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “stoop” have?
“Stoop” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to bend the body forward and down.