Lope and Plod

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Lope verb - To move with a light springing step.

Usage example: the jogger happily loped along, just enjoying the fresh morning air

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Plod is an antonym for lope.

Nearby Words: lop, loped, loping

Plod verb - To devote serious and sustained effort.

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Lope is an antonym for plod.

Nearby Words: plodding, plodded, plodder

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