stops

[stɒps]

stops Definition

• 1. bring or come to a halt
• 2. a place designated for a bus or train to halt and pick up or drop off passengers

Using stops: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "stops" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The car stopped suddenly.

• Example

  The bus stops at the station.

• Example

  He stopped talking when she entered the room.

• Example

  The rain stopped just in time for the outdoor event.

stops Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for stops

• halt
• cease
• end
• station
• terminate

Antonyms for stops

• continue
• proceed

Phrases with stops

• full stop

  a punctuation mark used to indicate the end of a sentence

  Example

  Make sure to put a full stop at the end of your sentence.

• pit stop

  a brief pause during a journey for rest, refreshment, or repairs

  Example

  We made a pit stop at the gas station to fill up and grab some snacks.

• stop and smell the roses

  to take time to appreciate and enjoy the beauty of life

  Example

  I've been so busy with work lately that I need to remind myself to stop and smell the roses once in a while.

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Summary: stops in Brief

The term 'stops' [stɒps] can be used as a verb or a noun. As a verb, it means to bring or come to a halt, while as a noun, it refers to a place designated for a bus or train to halt and pick up or drop off passengers. Examples of its usage include 'The car stopped suddenly' and 'The bus stops at the station.' 'Stops' also appears in phrases like 'full stop,' indicating the end of a sentence, and 'stop and smell the roses,' meaning to take time to appreciate life.