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Hobble
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hobul
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Simple meaning
What does Hobble mean?
Hobble means to move with difficulty or slow progress.
Dictionary definition
To walk with difficulty, or to make movement or progress harder.
Example sentences
Hobble in a sentence
easy
The tired runner began to hobble near the finish line.
medium
A broken wheel can hobble a cart.
hard
The story uses hobble to show that the character's progress became slow and difficult.
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Hobble word family
Base word
hobble
verb
hobbles
Moves with difficulty now or often.
verb
hobbled
Moved with difficulty in the past.
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Practice 1
What does hobble mean?
Hobble means to move with difficulty or slow progress.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to hobble?
Limp is closest in meaning to hobble in this context.
Practice 3
Which word is most opposite in meaning to hobble?
Stride gives a useful opposite or contrast for hobble.
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