hop 1 of 2

noun

Definition of hopnext
1
as in dance
a social gathering for dancing back in those days taking someone to the school hop was a big deal

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2
as in leap
an act of leaping into the air she made it across the rocky creek in two hops

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hop

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verb

ˈhäp How to pronounce hop (audio)
1
as in to skip
to move with a light springing step a rabbit hopped across the frozen grass

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2
as in to jump
to propel oneself upward or forward into the air the frog hopped back into the pond the bus stopped, a lone passenger hopped on, and the driver continued on his way

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Recent Examples of hop
Noun
Also in Asia, Japan’s space agency has been conducting hop tests, and Honda recently performed vertical reuse tests. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026 Visitors can take in the calming sight from land, or hop on a bamboo raft and see it from the river below. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 16 July 2026
Verb
Sensing that her slowly closing window was about to slam all the way shut, our entrepreneurial acquaintance flashed her best smile and hopped out to complete whatever errand had brought her there in the first place. — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 23 July 2026 Vogue’s Guide to Styling Canvas Shoes Designers are hopping on the trend too. — Minty Mellon, Vogue, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hop
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hop
  1. dance
  2. leap
  3. skip
  4. jump
  5. prom
  6. bounce
  7. festival
  8. bound
Noun
  • Becoming the face of a franchise soon entering a post-Stafford world would require more than broken tackles and touchdown dances.
    — Nate Atkins, New York Times, 30 July 2026
  • The entire two-story project was designed to be used 365 days a year, Burk said, and the school has already booked upcoming Christmas parties, corporate retreats and dances.
    — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026
Definition of dance
Noun
  • Behind them are a group of redshirt freshmen hoping to make a leap.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
  • In Baltimore, the Ravens hope their investment in Trey Hendrickson helps their defense take a leap forward.
    — Mike Jones, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Definition of leap
Verb
  • Don’t skip greasing and flouring the pan even though it’s lined with parchment.
    — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2026
  • Before entering payment information on a page opened by a QR code, check the URL—or skip the code and type the official address yourself.
    — Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026
Definition of skip
Verb
  • Once Platner dropped out on July 10, a flood of former governor candidates — including Jackson — and others jumped to try to take Platner's place.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
  • With both blockades fueling fears over global energy supplies, the price of international benchmark Brent crude oil jumped above the $100 a barrel threshold Thursday for the first time since May before dropping back down.
    — Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 24 July 2026
Definition of jump
Noun
  • The two went to Grandview High School’s prom together, taking a photo in front of a helicopter.
    — Eric Adler July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
  • Despite not attending the same school, the couple went to prom together in 2021.
    — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
Definition of prom
Verb
  • The rookie opened the scoring in the 24th minute after midfielder Katie O’Kane’s long-range effort bounced through Angel City’s penalty area.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 July 2026
  • Beach balls bounced up and down in the floor seats throughout the night.
    — Jake Harris July 26, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 July 2026
Definition of bounce
Noun
  • Two people were killed and at least five others were injured in a shooting at Seattle Center on Sunday night as the civic center complex hosted a major food festival.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 27 July 2026
  • Three people are dead and four others are injured after shots rang out at the Bite of Seattle food festival at the Seattle Center on Sunday, according to officials.
    — Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 27 July 2026
Definition of festival
Verb
  • The private sector’s growing role in security functions can deliver real value when properly bounded.
    — David Niccolini, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • In simple terms, the company is developing something that receives a photon and then uses an optical switch to direct it into a path bounded by highly reflective mirrors.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 July 2026
Definition of bound

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