Loped: meaning, definitions and examples

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loped

 

[ loสŠpt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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. Itโ€™s a characteristic movement that can convey grace and ease when in motion.

Synonyms

bounded, galloped, ran

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lopado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅ‹เคชเฅ‡เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช loped

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lopad

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะพะฟะฐั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล‚opaty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒญใƒšใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lopรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ loped

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท lopad

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋กœํŽ˜๋“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ูˆุจูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lopatky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lopatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้“ฒๅฝข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lopatast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lopaรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะพะฟะตะด

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒแƒžแƒ”แƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lopษ™d

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ loped

Word origin

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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,237 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.