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lope Synonyms
Another word for lope
Choosing another word for lope depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To run or move with a long, relaxed, bounding stride.
Usage Example
"We watched the coyote stride effortlessly across the open prairie at dusk."
Strong
stride
canter
bound
jog
trot
• noun (Context 2)
A long, relaxed, bounding stride or an easy, unhurried running gait.
Usage Example
"The marathon runner settled into a comfortable stride for the middle miles of the course."
Strong
stride
canter
jog
trot
bound
Opposites of lope
The opposite of lope shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
trudge
crawl
plod
shuffle
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Lope. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/lope