hopped
word · lemma: hop
Definition
Moved by making small jumps, usually on one foot or with both feet together. It can also be used for animals or objects that make quick, light jumps.
Usage & Nuances
Simple past tense of 'hop.' Used for people, animals (like frogs or rabbits), or things. Commonly describes playful or light, quick movement. Not used for large or heavy jumps. Often appears in 'hopped on' (entered quickly), or 'hopped off.'
Spanish: saltó (a la pata coja) - brincóPortuguese (BR): pulou - saltitouPortuguese (PT): saltou - saltitouChinese (Simplified): 跳跃了Chinese (Traditional): 跳躍了Hindi: फुदकाArabic: قفز (قفزة قصيرة/خفيفة)Bengali: লাফ দিয়েছিল - লাফিয়ে গিয়েছিলRussian: подпрыгнул - поскакалJapanese: 跳んだVietnamese: nhảy lò cò - nhảyKorean: 껑충 뛰었다Turkish: zıpladıUrdu: چھلانگ لگائیIndonesian: meloncat
Example Sentences
The frog hopped across the grass.
basic
She hopped on one foot to the door.
basic
She quickly hopped off the bike to help her friend.
natural
The bird hopped from branch to branch.
basic
He hopped on the bus just before it left.
natural
My little brother hopped around the living room pretending to be a kangaroo.
natural