lope

[lohp]

lope Definition

  • 1to run or move with a long bounding stride
  • 2a long bounding stride

Using lope: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lope" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The horse was loping along the trail.

  • Example

    She loped across the meadow.

  • Example

    He broke into a lope and quickly caught up with the others.

lope Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for lope

Phrases with lope

  • to leave in a relaxed or unhurried manner

    Example

    After finishing his work, he loped off to the pub.

  • to move around in a relaxed or unhurried manner

    Example

    I spent the afternoon just loping around the park.

  • to move or travel at a steady, unhurried pace

    Example

    We were just loping along, enjoying the scenery.

Origins of lope

from Middle Dutch 'lopen', meaning 'to run'

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Summary: lope in Brief

The term 'lope' [lohp] refers to running or moving with a long bounding stride. It can be used as both a verb and a noun, and is often associated with relaxed or unhurried movement. Examples include 'The horse was loping along the trail,' and 'She loped across the meadow.' Phrases like 'lope off' and 'lope around' denote leaving or moving in a relaxed manner.