Limped — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈlimp/

Meaning & Definition of Limped

Limped (verb)

  1. to walk with an uneven and usually slow movement or gait; especially, to walk favoring one leg
  2. to go unsteadily, falter
  3. to proceed slowly or with difficulty

Limped (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to walk while favoring one leg

    "she limped all day after stubbing her toe on the lawn sprinkler"

    similar: halted, hobbled
    related: hitched, blundered, faltered, floundered, lurched, shambled, shuffled, staggered, stumbled, teetered, tottered, wavered, wobbled, doddered
    opposite: strode
    near: breezed, glided, sailed

  2. to proceed or act clumsily or ineffectually

    "the damaged boat limped back into port"

    similar: blundered, bumbled, flogged (British), floundered, lumbered, plodded, struggled, stumbled, trudged
    related: jogged, shambled, shuffled, wallowed, weltered, faltered, lurched, reeled, staggered, swayed, teetered, tottered, fumbled, muddled
    near: coasted, flew, glided, kilted, sailed, zipped, zoomed

  3. to move slowly

    "we'll have to stop limping if we are ever going to make our destination in time"

    similar: crawled, creaked (along), crept, dragged, inched, nosed, oozed, plodded, poked, slouched, snailed
    related: lumbered, shambled, shuffled, tramped, trudged
    opposite: flew, raced, sped, whizzed, zipped
    near: floated, glided, sailed, hurried, tore

Related Entry: Limp (verb)

Limp is a different word from Limped. The synonyms below are for limp, not for limped.

  1. to walk while favoring one leg

    "she limped all day after stubbing her toe on the lawn sprinkler"

    similar: halt, hobble
    related: hitch, blunder, falter, flounder, lurch, shamble, shuffle, stagger, stumble, teeter, totter, waver, wobble, dodder
    opposite: stride
    near: breeze, glide, sail

  2. to proceed or act clumsily or ineffectually

    "the damaged boat limped back into port"

    similar: blunder, bumble, flog (British), flounder, lumber, plod, struggle, stumble, trudge
    related: jog, shamble, shuffle, wallow, welter, falter, lurch, reel, stagger, sway, teeter, totter, fumble, muddle
    near: coast, fly, glide, kilt, sail, zip, zoom

  3. to move slowly

    "we'll have to stop limping if we are ever going to make our destination in time"

    similar: crawl, creak (along), creep, drag, inch, nose, ooze, plod, poke, slouch, snail
    related: lumber, shamble, shuffle, tramp, trudge
    opposite: fly, race, speed, whiz, zip
    near: float, glide, sail, hurry, tear

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Limped

The most common words with a similar meaning to Limped:

British: flogged
halted, hobbled, blundered, bumbled, floundered, lumbered, plodded, struggled, stumbled, trudged, crawled, creaked (along), crept, dragged, inched, nosed, oozed, poked, slouched, snailed

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Limped

Words with the opposite meaning of Limped:

strode, flew, raced, sped, whizzed, zipped

Related Words for Limped

hitched, faltered, lurched, shambled, shuffled, staggered, teetered, tottered, wavered, wobbled, doddered, jogged, wallowed, weltered, reeled, swayed, fumbled, muddled, tramped

Near Antonyms of Limped

breezed, glided, sailed, coasted, kilted, zoomed, floated, hurried, tore

Word Forms of Limped

Inflections: limping, limps

Derived words: limper (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Limped

probably from Middle English lympen to fall short; akin to Old English limpan to happen, lemphealt lame

First known use: circa 1570

Frequently Asked Questions about Limped

What does "Limped" mean?

"Limped" means to walk with an uneven and usually slow movement or gait; especially, to walk favoring one leg. As a verb, it is defined as: to walk with an uneven and usually slow movement or gait; especially, to walk favoring one leg. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Limped"?

Other words for "Limped" include halted, hobbled, blundered, bumbled, flogged, floundered, lumbered and plodded. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Limped" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Limped"?

There are 40 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Limped". Common alternatives include halted, hobbled, blundered, bumbled, flogged, floundered, lumbered, plodded, struggled and stumbled.

What is the opposite of "Limped"?

Antonyms of "Limped" include strode, flew, raced, sped, whizzed and zipped. Near antonyms include breezed, glided, sailed and coasted.

How do you use "Limped" in a sentence?

Examples of "Limped" in a sentence: "she limped all day after stubbing her toe on the lawn sprinkler"; "the damaged boat limped back into port"; "we'll have to stop limping if we are ever going to make our destination in time".

Is "Limped" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Limped" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Limped"?

"Limped" is pronounced /ˈlimp/.

What is the origin of the word "Limped"?

"Limped" comes from probably from Middle English lympen to fall short; akin to Old English limpan to happen, lemphealt lame. First known use: circa 1570.