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- pronunciation:
- pap
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
pops, popping, popped |
| definition 1: |
When something pops, it makes a short, sharp sound, like the sound of a little explosion.
I could hear the hot oil sizzle and pop in the frying pan.- similar words:
- crack, snap
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| definition 2: |
When something pops, it bursts open with a short, loud sound.
Everyone screamed when the balloon suddenly popped.The corn popped in the microwave.- similar words:
- burst, explode
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| definition 3: |
When someone pops in to see you, they show up suddenly. They do it without planning to do it or without telling you they are coming. If you pop down to the store, you make a quick trip there, without making any big plan to do it.
My grandparents live down the street from us, so they like to pop in for a visit sometimes.- similar words:
- call, run, spring, stop
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| definition 4: |
When your eyes pop, they open wide in surprise.
Ayana's eyes popped when she saw her new bike in the garage.- similar words:
- bulge, open
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| definition 5: |
When you pop something, such as a balloon, you burst it and cause it to make a short, sharp sound.
Caleb popped the balloon with in pin.- similar words:
- burst, crack, explode, snap
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| definition 6: |
When you pop one thing into another thing, you put it in quickly.
Gabby popped a piece of candy into her mouth.- similar words:
- insert, push, stick, thrust
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| definition 7: |
In baseball, when you pop a ball, you hit it very high up in the air.
Nick popped the ball and the pitcher caught it easily. |
| related words: |
blow, burst, click, crack, fly, snap |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A pop is the quick, sharp sound we hear when certain things break open. When a bubble or balloon breaks, we hear a pop.
The sudden pop of the balloon surprised everybody.- similar words:
- bang, blast, boom, click, crack, explosion, shot
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| definition 2: |
A sweet drink that has bubbles in it is sometimes called "pop." Another word for "pop" is "soda" or "soda pop."
Harper likes to drink pop with pizza.- synonyms:
- soda, soft drink
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| related words: |
click, crack |
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