stoop
verb
\ ˈstüp
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stooped;
stooping;
stoops
Definition of stoop
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a
: to bend the body or a part of the body forward and downward sometimes simultaneously bending the knees
b
: to stand or walk with a forward inclination of the head, body, or shoulders
3a
: to descend from a superior rank, dignity, or status
b
: to lower oneself morally
stooped to lying
b
: to fly or dive down swiftly usually to attack prey
stoop
noun (1)Definition of stoop (Entry 2 of 3)
1a
: an act of bending the body forward
b
: a temporary or habitual forward bend of the back and shoulders
2
: the descent of a bird especially on its prey
3
: a lowering of oneself
stoop
noun (2)Definition of stoop (Entry 3 of 3)
: a porch, platform, entrance stairway, or small veranda at a house door
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Examples of stoop in a Sentence
Verb
She stooped down to hug the child. He had to stoop to pick it up. He tends to stoop as he walks. He really did that? I didn't think he could stoop so low.
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More Definitions for stoop
stoop
verb
English Language Learners Definition of stoop
: to bend down or over
: to walk or stand with your head and shoulders bent forward
: to do something that is not honest, fair, etc.
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stoop
verb
\ ˈstüp
\
\
stooped;
stooping
Kids Definition of stoop
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: to bend down or over
She stooped down to pick up the child.
2
: to stand or walk with the head and shoulders bent forward
3
: to do something that is petty, deceitful, or morally wrong
He would never stoop to lying.
stoop
nounKids Definition of stoop (Entry 2 of 3)
: a forward bend of the head and shoulders
She walks with a stoop.
stoop
nounKids Definition of stoop (Entry 3 of 3)
: a porch, platform, or stairway at the entrance of a house or building
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