# hopped

/ˈhɑpt/ (US) · /hˈɒpt/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/hopped
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

moved by making a short, quick jump. You can use this for animals like rabbits or for people jumping on one foot.

For teachers: past tense of 'hop'; refers to moving by short leaps or jumping on a single foot.

## Examples

- 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.

## Pitfalls

- Not "The rabbit hoped away." but "The rabbit hopped away." — Learners often confuse 'hopped' (short jump) with 'hoped' (wanted something to happen) due to the single versus double 'p'.

## Usage notes

- The verb is intransitive when describing the physical movement of jumping.

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