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galloper

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈɡæl.ə.pər/

KK: /ˈɡæl.ə.pər/

noun
Definition

A type of carousel or a racehorse, often used for entertainment or racing purposes.


Example

The children enjoyed riding the galloper at the amusement park.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever ridden a galloper at the fair?
Sloth B
Yeah, it's so much fun going in circles!
Sloth A
I love how fast they go; it feels like flying.
Sloth B
Definitely! It's like a mini-adventure every time.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
carousel
steed
runner
Antonyms
walker
crawler
loser
Root Explanation

Galloper is formed from "gallop" (from Old French *galoper*, meaning to run swiftly) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A galloper is a person who runs swiftly, often used in the context of horses or racing.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'runs swiftly' — 'gallop' refers to that fast movement, and '-er' indicates a person. A galloper is someone who runs fast.

Visually Confused Words
walloper
scalloper
allower
allover
agallop
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