Lope — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈlōp/

Meaning & Definition of Lope

Lope (noun)

  1. an easy natural gait of a horse resembling a canter
  2. an easy usually bounding gait capable of being sustained for a long time

Lope (verb)

  1. to move or ride at a lope

Lope (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to move with a light springing step

    "the jogger happily loped along, just enjoying the fresh morning air"

    similar: bounce, bound, hop, lollop, skip, trip
    related: caper, frisk, gambol, romp, skim, skitter, jump, leap, vault
    near: lumber, plod, trudge

Lope (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in bounce, skip

    similar: bounce, skip, bound, hop, jump, leap, spring, vault, caper, capriole, gambado, gambol, attack, pounce, dive, pitch, plunge

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Lope

The most common words with a similar meaning to Lope:

bounce, bound, hop, lollop, skip, trip, jump, leap, spring, vault, caper, capriole, gambado, gambol, attack, pounce, dive, pitch, plunge

Related Words for Lope

frisk, romp, skim, skitter

Near Antonyms of Lope

lumber, plod, trudge

Word Forms of Lope

Inflections: loped, loping

Derived words: loper (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Lope

Middle English loup, lope leap, probably from Old Norse hlaup; akin to Old English hlēapan to leap leap

First known use: 1809

Frequently Asked Questions about Lope

What does "Lope" mean?

"Lope" means an easy natural gait of a horse resembling a canter. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: an easy natural gait of a horse resembling a canter. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Lope"?

Other words for "Lope" include bounce, bound, hop, lollop, skip, trip, jump and leap. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Lope" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Lope"?

There are 23 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Lope". Common alternatives include bounce, bound, hop, lollop, skip, trip, jump, leap, spring and vault.

How do you use "Lope" in a sentence?

Examples of "Lope" in a sentence: "the jogger happily loped along, just enjoying the fresh morning air".

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

"Lope" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Lope"?

"Lope" is pronounced /ˈlōp/.

What is the origin of the word "Lope"?

"Lope" comes from Middle English loup, lope leap, probably from Old Norse hlaup; akin to Old English hlēapan to leap leap. First known use: 1809.

What is another word for "Lope" meaning "to move with a light springing step"?

When "Lope" (verb) means to move with a light springing step, synonyms include bounce, bound, hop, lollop, skip and trip.