Gallop and Poke

Opposite meaning words

Gallop verb - To go at a pace faster than a walk.

Usage example: dawdles to school but gallops coming home

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Poke is an antonym for gallop.

Nearby Words: galloped, galloping, galloper

Poke verb - To move or act slowly.

Usage example: just poked around all morning and didn't accomplish much

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Gallop is an antonym for poke.

Nearby Words: poked, pokey, poking, poker, pok

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