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hop Antonyms
Opposite of hop
Because the opposite of hop shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To move by making short leaps on one foot, or to jump with all feet simultaneously.
Usage Example
"The children played a game where they had to trudge across the playground without stepping on the painted lines."
Strong
trudge
walk
• noun (Context 2)
A short journey or distance, typically referring to a brief flight.
Usage Example
"The flight from London to Paris is just a short odyssey across the English Channel."
Strong
odyssey
trek
• verb (Context 3)
To move swiftly or transition rapidly from one place, activity, or subject to another.
Usage Example
"He tends to settle from one job to another without ever settling into a long-term career."
Strong
settle
stay
remain
linger
Similar words to hop
Words similar to hop shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
jump
flit
bound
skip
leap
trip
pop
bounce
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Hop. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/hop