lope

[lohp]

lope Definition

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

• jog
• gallop
• canter
• trot

Phrases with lope

• lope off

  to leave in a relaxed or unhurried manner

  Example

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

• lope around

  to move around in a relaxed or unhurried manner

  Example

  I spent the afternoon just loping around the park.

• lope along

  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.