English Synonym Finder

trot

Definitions

A steady, brisk pace of a horse or other quadruped, faster than a walk but slower than a gallop.

To proceed at a pace faster than a walk, typically by lifting each diagonal pair of legs alternately.

To move or walk at a quick, hurried pace.

Examples

The horse began to trot across the open field.

She decided to trot down the street to catch the bus before it pulled away.

The toddler started to trot happily toward his parents when he saw them at the park.

Synonyms

jog lope canter amble scurry dash hurry

Antonyms

crawl creep dawdle linger loiter halt stop