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Dope

🇬🇧 UK //dəʊp// 🇺🇸 US //doʊp//

Meaning of Dope

Excellent or impressive; sometimes refers to illegal drugs.

In simple words: Good or cool; sometimes a drug.

Dope in a sentence

• That concert was dope!
• He’s got some dope sneakers.
• Many people are discussing dope in the news.
• I think her new car is dope.

How to use Dope

Used informally among younger people to describe something excellent or exciting. Avoid in formal settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'dope' as something 'dope-y' or awesome.

Related words

Collocations with Dope

• dope music
• dope style
• dope skills
• dope party

Synonyms for Dope

• cool
• awesome
• great
• fantastic
• neat

Opposites of Dope

• lame
• bad

Common mistakes with Dope

• Confused with 'dope' as in foolish person.
• Overuse in professional contexts.
• Mixing meanings of drug and cool.

Frequently asked questions about Dope

What does Dope mean?

Good or cool; sometimes a drug.

What is the definition of Dope?

Excellent or impressive; sometimes refers to illegal drugs.

How do you use Dope in a sentence?

That concert was dope!

Can you give another example of Dope?

He’s got some dope sneakers.

What are synonyms for Dope?

Common alternatives include cool, awesome, great, fantastic, neat.

What is the opposite of Dope?

Opposite meanings include lame, bad.

What words go with Dope?

It commonly pairs with dope music, dope style, dope skills, dope party.

What are common mistakes when using Dope?

Confused with 'dope' as in foolish person. Overuse in professional contexts. Mixing meanings of drug and cool.

How do you pronounce Dope?

US: //doʊp//, UK: //dəʊp//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Dope formal or informal?

"Dope" is slang, so it fits very casual settings and is usually avoided in writing.

When should I use Dope?

Used informally among younger people to describe something excellent or exciting. Avoid in formal settings.