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Gallop vs. Galop
Gallop
/ˈɡæləp/Examples:
The riders gallop swiftly across the green fields.Our hearts seemed to gallop with excitement and anticipation.As the news spread, rumors began to gallop wildly.
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Galop
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The orchestra played a lively galop for the dance.Her fingers flew over the keys in a fast galop.The festival ended with a celebratory galop.
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This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- Gallop is a term often associated with animals, most commonly horses.
- Galop is a type of lively music and dance, similar to a polka.
- You can remember gallop by thinking of hoofbeats and speed as in racing.
- Think of galop as a fast-paced dance in a ballroom or festive music piece.
- If you hear it referring to a horse, its likely gallop; if its in a musical context, its galop'.
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