Pronunciation

/stɒp/

Definitions

• Noun: A pause or interruption in action; the act of ceasing movement or activity. For example: “The train came to a stop at the station.”
• Verb: To cease moving, come to a halt, or bring something to an end. For example: “I stopped walking when I saw a beautiful sunset.”
• Verb: To prevent or hinder the progress of something. For example: “The heavy rain stopped the construction work.”
• Verb: To request or require someone to stop doing something. For example: “Please stop talking during the movie.”

Phrases

• “Stop and think” means to pause and consider.
• “Stopgap measure” refers to a temporary solution to a problem.
• “Stop motion animation” is a filmmaking technique where objects are made to appear in motion by photographing them in a series of still frames.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The car came to a sudden stop after hitting a rock.”
• Verb: “She stopped her bike at the traffic light.”
• Verb: “The teacher stopped the students from cheating on the exam.”
• Verb: “I asked him to stop smoking for his health.”

Synonyms

• Halt
• Cease
• Pause
• Interrupt
• Quench
• Arrest
• Brake
• Block

Antonyms

• Continue
• Proceed
• Go on
• Accelerate
• Resume