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hop Synonyms

Another word for hop

Choosing another word for hop depends on context, so the 19 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
JUMP TO:

• noun (Context 1)

A short bounding leap or jump, particularly one made on a single foot by a human or with all feet simultaneously by an animal.

Usage Example

"The rabbit made a quick jump toward the safety of the garden fence."

Strongest
jump
bound
Strong
skip
leap
spring
bounce

• verb (Context 2)

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 jump across the playground without stepping on the painted lines."

Strongest
jump
bound
Strong
skip
leap
spring
bounce
caper

• verb (Context 3)

To get onto or off a vehicle quickly, or to travel a short distance rapidly.

Usage Example

"We decided to jump on the next bus heading downtown to avoid the sudden rainstorm."

Strongest
jump
Strong
pop
board

• noun (Context 4)

A short journey or distance, typically referring to a brief flight.

Usage Example

"The flight from London to Paris is just a short trip across the English Channel."

Strong
trip
flight
jaunt
run
journey

• verb (Context 5)

To move swiftly or transition rapidly from one place, activity, or subject to another.

Usage Example

"He tends to flit from one job to another without ever settling into a long-term career."

Strongest
flit
jump
Strong
skip
bounce
shift
move
switch
dart

Opposites of hop

The opposite of hop shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

settle
stay
remain
odyssey
trek
trudge
linger
walk
See all opposites of hop

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hop. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hop
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