What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
freeze
Example
The water will freeze if you leave it outside overnight. [freeze: verb]
Example
I need to freeze this cake before I can decorate it. [freeze: verb]
Example
The music suddenly froze, and we had to restart the computer. [froze: past tense]
stop
Example
Please stop talking and listen to me. [stop: verb]
Example
We stopped at the gas station to fill up the car. [stopped: past tense]
Example
The police officer stopped the thief from escaping. [stop: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Stop is more commonly used than freeze in everyday language. Stop is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while freeze is less common and refers to a specific physical change.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between freeze and stop?
Both freeze and stop can be used in formal and informal contexts, but stop is more versatile and can be employed in various formality levels, allowing it to be used in both formal and informal contexts.
