trot
Translation
to trot
Examples
The horse began to trot.
The horse began to trot.
He had to trot to catch the bus.
He had to trot to catch the bus.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to move at a pace faster than a walk The horse trotted across the field.
Similar Words
Synonyms: jog, scurry; Antonyms: walk, stand still
Etymology
From Old French 'troter', of Germanic origin.
Memory Tips
Imagine a horse's hooves making a 'trot-trot-trot' sound. It's faster than a walk, slower than a gallop. Also used as a noun: 'a trot'.