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Limping - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Limping means walking with difficulty, often due to pain or injury in a leg or foot. It involves an uneven, unsteady gait, favoring one side to reduce discomfort.

limping

/ˈlɪmpɪŋ/ /ˈlɪmpɪŋ/

Definition:

Walking with difficulty due to injury or pain in a leg or foot.

Synonyms:

hobbling, faltering, shuffling, stumbling

Part of Speech:

adjective, noun, verb (present participle)

Antonyms:

striding, marching

Common Collocations:

limping gait, limping walk, limping movement

Derivatives:

limpingly, limper

Usage Tips:

Use "limping" to describe an uneven walk caused by injury or weakness; often paired with "walk" or "gait."

Common Phrases:

limping along, limping home, limping to victory

Etymology:

From Old English *limpan* ("to happen"), later evolving to mean "walk lamely."

Examples:

  • 1. The injured dog was limping after the accident.
  • 2. She noticed him limping and offered help.
  • 3. The old man walked with a slight limp after his fall.
  • 4. Despite limping, he finished the race bravely.

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