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hopped

Hopped (verb) means past tense of hop: jumped on one leg, or moved with small bounding jumps. Example: “The rabbit hopped across the lawn.”

verb

Past tense of hop: jumped on one leg, or moved with small bounding jumps.

"The rabbit hopped across the lawn."

"She hopped over the puddle."

adj

Of beer, flavoured with hops.

"This IPA is heavily hopped, with a sharp bitter finish."

How to use hopped

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither the past tense of the verb "hop", or, describing beer, made with a lot of hops.

Word forms

more hopped comparative, most hopped superlative

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Rhymes for hopped

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Frequently asked questions

What does “hopped” mean?

The word “hopped” means past tense of hop: jumped on one leg, or moved with small bounding jumps. In plain terms, either the past tense of the verb "hop", or, describing beer, made with a lot of hops.

How do you use “hopped” in a sentence?

Here is “hopped” used in a sentence: “The rabbit hopped across the lawn.”

What part of speech is “hopped”?

Depending on how it is used, “hopped” can be a verb and an adjective.

Is “hopped” a common word?

“Hopped” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “hopped” have?

“Hopped” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: past tense of hop: jumped on one leg, or moved with small bounding jumps.