Galloping

Pronunciation: /ˈɡæləpɪŋ/

Definitions of galloping

verb moving or running quickly with a rhythmic, bounding gait

Example Sentences

A1 The horse is galloping in the field.

A2 I saw a group of wild horses galloping across the plains.

B1 The sound of hooves galloping on the pavement could be heard from a distance.

B2 The champion racehorse was galloping towards the finish line with incredible speed.

C1 The majestic stallion was galloping effortlessly through the forest, showcasing its grace and power.

C2 The cavalry unit galloping in unison created a breathtaking sight on the battlefield.

Examples of galloping in a Sentence

formal The horse was galloping across the field with great speed.

informal I saw a horse galloping down the street yesterday.

slang That car was galloping through traffic like a maniac.

figurative Her heart was galloping with excitement as she waited for the results.

Grammatical Forms of galloping

• past tense: galloped
• plural: gallopings
• comparative: more galloping
• superlative: most galloping
• present tense: gallop
• future tense: will gallop
• perfect tense: have galloped
• continuous tense: is galloping
• singular: galloping
• positive degree: galloping
• infinitive: to gallop
• gerund: galloping
• participle: galloping

Origin and Evolution of galloping

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English and Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'galloping' originates from the Middle English word 'galopen' which derived from the Old French word 'galoper'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the fast pace of a horse's gait, 'galloping' has evolved to also describe rapid or hurried movement in general.