Lope

usgb/ləʊp/
verb

To run or move with a long bounding stride.

The dog was lope across the field.
Visual representation of "lope" - To run or move with a long bounding stride

Often appears as...

  • lope along
  • lope off
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Energetic Movement

Used to describe an energetic and effortless way of moving that covers ground quickly.

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The horse would lope over the open fields with ease.
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Casual Speed

Expresses a casual form of running, faster than a jog but not a full sprint.

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During the hike, she would occasionally lope to catch up with friends.
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Irregular Usage

Not commonly used; may sound poetic or old-fashioned in contemporary contexts.

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The child watched the deer lope across the meadow in the early morning.
Visual representation of the word "Lope"

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