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mope
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- pronunciation:
- mop
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
mopes, moping, moped |
definition 1: |
to act dull and sad; sulk; pout.
Kai always mopes when it's time to do homework.- synonyms:
- sulk
- similar words:
- brood, grouch, pout
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definition 2: |
to move slowly and without spirit or purpose.
When it rained, the children moped around the house.- synonyms:
- drift, wander
- similar words:
- idle, loaf, putter, roam, stray
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derivations: |
mopingly (adv.), moper (n.) |
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