hop Synonyms
Another word for hop
• 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.
"The rabbit made a quick jump toward the safety of the garden fence."
• verb (Context 2)
To move by making short leaps on one foot, or to jump with all feet simultaneously.
"The children played a game where they had to jump across the playground without stepping on the painted lines."
• verb (Context 3)
To get onto or off a vehicle quickly, or to travel a short distance rapidly.
"We decided to board on the next bus heading downtown to avoid the sudden rainstorm."
• noun (Context 4)
A climbing vine of the hemp family (Humulus lupulus), or its dried, cone-like flowers (usually used in the plural 'hops') which act as a bittering and preservative agent in brewing beer.
"The craft brewery prides itself on using locally grown hops for their signature pale ale."
• noun (Context 5)
A short journey or distance, typically referring to a brief flight.
"The flight from London to Paris is just a short flight across the English Channel."
• verb (Context 6)
To move swiftly or transition rapidly from one place, activity, or subject to another.
"He tends to switch from one job to another without ever settling into a long-term career."
Opposites of hop
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of hop varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: