hop
Definition
- n. the act of hopping; jumping upward or forward (especially on one foot)
- n. twining perennials having cordate leaves and flowers arranged in conelike spikes; the dried flowers of this plant are used in brewing to add the characteristic bitter taste to beer
- n. an informal dance where popular music is played
- v. jump lightly
Word forms
- Present participle
- hopping
- Past tense
- hopped
- Past participle
- hopped
- Third person singular
- hops
Example sentences
n.
The children love to play hopscotch during recess.
vi.
She can hop on one foot for a long time without falling.
vt.
He will hop over the puddle to avoid getting his shoes wet.
計
The data was sent using hop transmission to improve speed.