Definitions and Examples of block, stop, halt
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To obstruct or prevent movement or progress.
Example
The construction work on the road blocked the traffic for hours.
To bring to an end or halt; to prevent from continuing.
Example
The teacher asked the students to stop talking and pay attention to the lesson.
To come to a stop or standstill; to cause to stop moving or operating.
Example
The company had to halt production due to a shortage of raw materials.
Key Differences: block vs stop vs halt
- 1Block implies a physical obstruction that prevents something from moving forward.
- 2Stop refers to bringing something to an end or halting its progress.
- 3Halt means to come to a complete stop or standstill.
Effective Usage of block, stop, halt
- 1Enhance Writing: Use these antonyms to add variety and clarity to your writing.
- 2Improve Vocabulary: Learn and practice using these antonyms to expand your vocabulary.
- 3Express Ideas: Use these antonyms to express ideas more precisely and effectively.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of percolating are block, stop, and halt. These antonyms convey the idea of preventing something from flowing or moving forward. Use them to enhance your writing, improve your vocabulary, and express ideas more precisely and effectively.
