stop Definition
- 1to cease moving or doing something
- 2a place designated for a bus, train, or taxi to halt and pick up or drop off passengers
- 3a command given to a domestic animal to prevent it from moving or doing something
Using stop: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "stop" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The car stopped at the red light.
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I need to stop eating junk food.
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The bus stop is just around the corner.
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Stop barking, Fido!
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The teacher told the students to stop talking.
stop Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with stop
Example
Make sure to put a full stop at the end of your sentence.
Example
We made a pit stop at the gas station before continuing our road trip.
Example
I've been so busy with work that I haven't had a chance to stop and smell the roses lately.
Origins of stop
from Old English 'stoppian', meaning 'to stop up'
Summary: stop in Brief
The verb 'stop' [stɒp] means to cease movement or action, while the noun refers to a designated place for vehicles to halt. Examples include 'The car stopped at the red light.' and 'The bus stop is just around the corner.' Phrases like 'full stop' and 'pit stop' extend the term's usage, while idioms like 'stop and smell the roses' encourage taking time to appreciate life's simple pleasures.