hop
//hɒp//
Verb
hopInfinitive
hopPresent tense
hoppedPast tense
hoppedPast participle
hoppingPresent participle
hopsThird-person singular
1
To move by jumping on one foot or with both feet together in a series of short leaps.
The children hopped across the playground.
2
To jump over something.
The cat hopped over the fence.
3
To move or travel quickly and informally, especially by getting on or off a vehicle.
Let's hop on the next bus.
Noun
hopSingular
hopsPlural
1
A short jump or leap, especially on one foot.
The rabbit moved forward with a quick hop.
2
A short journey or trip, especially by air.
It's just a short hop from New York to Boston.
3
The dried flowers of the hop plant, used in brewing beer to give it a bitter flavor.
Hops are added during the brewing process to give beer its distinctive bitter taste.