Learn about the difference between the homophones: gallop and gallup

Definitions

gallop

Gallop is a verb that refers to the fastest gait of a horse or other quadruped, with all the feet off the ground together in each stride.

Example

The horse galloped across the field.

Example

I love watching horses gallop in the open fields.

gallup

Gallup is a proper noun that refers to an American analytics and advisory company known for its public opinion polls. It can also be used as a verb to mean conducting a poll or survey.

Example

The latest Gallup poll shows that the president's approval rating has dropped.

Example

We need to gallup our employees to get their feedback on the new policy.

Tips To Remember the Differences

Here are a few tips to easily distinguish the difference between these words while keeping in mind the description we've provided:

- To remember the difference between gallop and Gallup, you could associate gallop with horses and other animals that move quickly, while Gallup is associated with polling and surveys. - You could also remember that gallop has two L's like the legs of a horse, while Gallup has only one L.