Definitions

hopping

[hop-ing] / ˈhɒp ɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

humming

Synonyms

STRONG

brisk bustling busy buzzing

Antonyms

STRONG

inactive

ADJECTIVE

jumping

Synonyms

STRONG

active animated beating bouncing bounding dynamic hurdling irregular leaping pulsating quaking quivering shaking skipping springing throbbing trembling

WEAK

buoyant lively unsteady vibrant

Antonyms

STRONG

inactive

NOUN

jump

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bounce dive drop fall hurdle plunge rise upsurge vault

STRONG

bob bound buck canter caper capriole dance gambol hop jerk jolt leapfrog leapfrogging leaping lurch nosedive plummet pounce saltation shock skip skipping spring start swerve twitch wrench

WEAK

gambade upspring

Example Sentences

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Sidewalk closures, fence hopping and rerouting were common for these experimental pedestrians who often concluded that this is not a good plan for getting to the World Cup.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

Then, a mischief of magpies began a ruckus, chattering and hopping from branch to branch of a scraggly tree.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

After taking a ball, Hernández sent a four-seam fastball hopping down the left-field line for an RBI double that scored Hyeseong Kim.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Nasa has released details of robotic landers, hopping drones and vehicles it aims to send to the Moon as part of US plans to build a lunar base.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

DeShon, hopping on one good foot, bellows, “Here! We’re here!”

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

hopping

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