limp (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: [lɪmp]
Definition
To walk with a slight unevenness or difficulty, often due to injury or stiffness.
Examples
He had to limp for a few days after falling down the stairs.
The old dog would limp in the cold weather.
She limped slightly after her knee surgery.
How to Use limp
- limp along (phrasal verb)
- To walk with a limp, continuing for some time or distance. — "He had to limp along for miles to get help."
- limp from (prepositional phrase)
- To limp because of an injury or condition affecting a specific body part. — "She limped from a sprained ankle."
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