HOP, SKIP, AND JUMP Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

hop, skip, and jump

noun

Definition of hop, skip, and jump

as in inch

a very small distance or degree it looked like only a hop, skip, and jump on the map, but the drive took six hours

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Recent Examples of hop, skip, and jump For the less inert, Hans Grill, a modern British restaurant in sister property 11 Cadogan Gardens, is just a hop, skip, and jump over. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026 With a hop, skip, and jump through the airport, we were quickly whisked away to Domes Novos Santorini, Domes Resorts’ newest property, freshly opened in April 2024. — Jessica Vadillo, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2024 Growing up in Miami, Florida, WDW was just a hop, skip, and jump away for my family to take weekend jaunts to the Magic Kingdom. — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 10 July 2023 Check out this list of US destinations that may be a hop, skip, and jump away from you. — Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 6 Sep. 2022 The residence, which has had a makeover by design studio Bergman & Mar, is located on 101 Cleveland Street—just a hop, skip, and jump away from Dickens’ first home. — Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2021

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Noun

Anello has gray hair and brown eyes, is 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighs approximately 150 pounds.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026
Rainfall may total 12 to 20 inches, causing inland flood concerns, as well.

— Aoife Walsh, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of inch

Noun

Its opening step requires two protons to combine, with one converting into a neutron through the weak nuclear interaction.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
Let every man make known what kind of government would command his respect, and that will be one step toward obtaining it.

— René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of step

Noun

Given Detroit remains within shouting distance of the postseason, given the team has played so well since June 1, other players could stay, and the Tigers could avoid punting entirely on this season.

— Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 28 July 2026
They are headed to Petco Park to start a three-game series tonight, with a chance to bury the Padres this weekend, or, let the Padres get within shouting distance again.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026

Definition of shouting distance

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