hop
Translation
to jump on one foot, to move in short jumps, to get on quickly
Examples
Rabbits hop across the field.
Rabbits hop across the field.
She had to hop on one foot.
She had to hop on one foot.
Let's hop on the next bus.
Let's hop on the next bus.
Grammar Patterns
((across/over sth.)) to move across (sth.) by jumping Rabbits hop across the field.
((on/onto sth.)) to get on (a vehicle) quickly Let's hop on the next bus.
Similar Words
Synonyms: jump, skip, leap
Etymology
From Old English 'hoppian', meaning 'to leap, dance'.
Memory Tips
Picture a bunny hopping along. The word itself sounds like a quick little jump.