verb

lope

lohp

Lope (verb) means to move with a relaxed, easy stride, usually at a steady pace. Example: “The wolf loped across the open field.”

verb

To move with a relaxed, easy stride, usually at a steady pace.

"The wolf loped across the open field."

"He loped down the hallway, in no hurry at all."

noun

An easy, long-strided way of moving.

"The horse settled into a gentle lope."

How to use lope

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo run or move with long, relaxed strides.

Common pairings

lope along an easy lope

Word forms

loped past tense, lopes plural, lopes singular

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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.

Origin: Middle English

Rhymes for lope

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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.