Definition

To run or move in a relaxed and easy way, often with long strides.

Example

The horse began to lope gracefully across the field.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how that horse can lope so smoothly across the field?

Yeah, it's impressive! They make it look effortless.

I wish I could run with that kind of grace.

Just practice and maybe you'll learn to lope like a pro!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A smooth and easy way of walking or running, often used to describe the way a horse moves.

Example

The horse moved with a graceful lope across the field.

Conversation

I love watching horses lope around the field.

It’s such a graceful movement, isn’t it?

Yeah, their lope looks so effortless and calm.

Root Explanation

The word 'lope' originates from the Old English 'hlēapan', meaning to leap or spring. It describes a way of moving with long, bounding strides, similar to leaping.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person 'leaping' ('hlēapan') forward with long strides — that's how you can remember that 'lope' means to move in a bounding manner.

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