Words / A1

HOP/hɒp/

Hop means to jump on one foot. Children hop in games; a rabbit or a frog hops with both back feet. Regular verb: hop, hopped, hopped. Jump can use two feet; hop is often one foot for people. Not hope (a feeling) — extra e.

Meaning

To jump on one foot, or for a small animal to jump with both feet.

Examples

• “Can you hop to the door?”
• “Hop on your left foot ten times.”
• “The rabbit hopped across the grass.”

Good to know

hop / hopped / hopped. People: one foot. Animals: a rabbit hops. Mix-up: hope. Contrast: jump.

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