Loped: meaning, definitions and examples
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loped
[ loสpt ]
past tense
Loped refers to the past tense of the verb lope, which means to run with a long, bounding stride. This word is often used to describe a particular style of running that is smooth and flowing. When someone is described as loping, it suggests a relaxed, yet purposeful movement, often found in animals like horses or in confident human athletes. Itโs a characteristic movement that can convey grace and ease when in motion.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She loped down the trail with ease.
- The dog loped happily beside its owner.
- He loped across the field, enjoying the fresh air.
Translations
Translations of the word "loped" in other languages:
๐ต๐น lopado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเฅเคชเฅเคก
๐ฉ๐ช loped
๐ฎ๐ฉ lopad
๐บ๐ฆ ะปะพะฟะฐัะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ ลopaty
๐ฏ๐ต ใญใใ
๐ซ๐ท lopรฉ
๐ช๐ธ loped
๐น๐ท lopad
๐ฐ๐ท ๋กํ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุจูุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ lopatky
๐ธ๐ฐ lopatรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ้ฒๅฝข
๐ธ๐ฎ lopatast
๐ฎ๐ธ lopaรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะปะพะฟะตะด
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ lopษd
๐ฒ๐ฝ loped
Etymology
The word 'lope' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the American English dialect, which likely borrowed from the earlier term 'loop', meaning a long, leisurely run. The word captures the essence of a sort of relaxed yet energetic run, often associated with a playful or carefree spirit. Originally, it described the bounding or galloping motion of animals, especially horses, and over time evolved to include human movement as well. Its etymology points to a blending of movement imagery and the joyful motions observed in nature. Loping has since been used to describe the smooth and effortless running style that has been admired in both humans and animals.