hopping

[hop-ing] / ˈhɒp ɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

humming

Synonyms

STRONG

brisk bustling busy buzzing

Antonyms

STRONG

inactive

ADJECTIVE

jumping

Synonyms

STRONG

active animated beating bouncing bounding dynamic hurdling irregular leaping pulsating quaking quivering shaking skipping springing throbbing trembling

WEAK

buoyant lively unsteady vibrant

Antonyms

STRONG

inactive

NOUN

jump

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bounce dive drop fall hurdle plunge rise upsurge vault

STRONG

bob bound buck canter caper capriole dance gambol hop jerk jolt leapfrog leapfrogging leaping lurch nosedive plummet pounce saltation shock skip skipping spring start swerve twitch wrench

WEAK

gambade upspring

Example Sentences

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They would not be nesting at this time of year, but still he looked forward to seeing them fluttering and hopping around.

From Literature

“I’m right here. I couldn’t sleep at all because someone was snoring, if you must know,” Llewelyn said, hopping down.

From Literature

My insides started itching and my feet started hopping, one then the other, because they were ten minutes past being ready to go.

From Literature

She responded with a picture of Mr. Kravitz hopping around on one foot.

From Literature

He points to the grass, where a saffron finch is hopping along.

From Literature