hopped
v.v. moved by making a short, quick jump. You can use this for animals like rabbits or for people jumping on one foot.
v. past tense of 'hop'; refers to moving by short leaps or jumping on a single foot.
The rabbit hopped across the green grass.
After hurting his ankle, he hopped all the way to the sofa to rest.
The small bird hopped from branch to branch, chirping loudly before finally taking flight toward the forest canopy.
Usage
The verb is intransitive when describing the physical movement of jumping.
Pitfall
The rabbit hoped away.The rabbit hopped away.Learners often confuse 'hopped' (short jump) with 'hoped' (wanted something to happen) due to the single versus double 'p'.
Last updated May 6, 2026