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Gallops
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galups
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Simple meaning
What does Gallops mean?
Gallops means runs fast like a horse.
Dictionary definition
Runs fast with a horse-like rhythm; also plural fast running paces.
Example sentences
Gallops in a sentence
easy
The horse gallops whenever the gate opens.
medium
The riders practiced short gallops around the field.
hard
A story may use gallops to show repeated bursts of fast movement.
Synonyms
Words like Gallops
runsMoves quickly.
racesMoves very fast.
chargesRushes forward.
Antonyms
Opposite words
walksMoves slowly.
stopsCeases moving.
Word family
Gallops word family
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Practice 1
What does gallops mean?
As a verb, gallops means runs fast like a horse.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses gallops correctly?
This sentence uses gallops as a present-tense verb for a horse's movement.
Practice 3
Which word is closest to gallops?
Runs is the closest simple synonym, though gallops is more specific to a horse-like rhythm.
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