hop

verb
UK: /hɒp/
US: /hɑːp/

  1. To jump a short distance, usually on one foot.

    1. The little bunny can hop very high to reach food. [ ] [ ]
    2. I saw a bird hop across the garden path looking for worms, it was funny. [ ] [ ]

  2. To go somewhere quickly or for a short time.

    1. I will hop to the store for milk. [ ] [ ]
    2. Let's hop over to the café for a quick coffee before the meeting starts shortly. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

jump leap bounce spring trip flight
hop noun

  1. A small jump or bouncing movement.

    1. The rabbit made a small hop. [ ] [ ]
    2. With a final hop, the athlete cleared the hurdle, winning the race. [ ] [ ]

  2. A quick trip or journey.

    1. It's just a short hop to the city. [ ] [ ]
    2. Taking a hop across the border, they enjoyed the local attractions and foods. [ ] [ ]

  3. A climbing plant, Humulus lupulus, whose flowers are used to give beer its bitter flavor.

    1. This beer has a strong hop flavor. [ ] [ ]
    2. The brewery grows its own hops to ensure the quality and freshness of ingredients. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hop" in English means: To jump a short distance, usually on one foot., To go somewhere quickly or for a short time..

The phonetic transcription of "hop" is /hɒp/ in British English and /hɑːp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hop": jump, leap, bounce, spring, trip, flight.

Example usage of "hop": "The little bunny can hop very high to reach food.". More examples on the page.