Meaning of the word stop in English

What does stop mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

stop

US /stɑːp/

UK /stɒp/

bring to an end; halt

Example:

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The car came to a sudden stop.

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We need to put a stop to this nonsense.

Synonym:

halt cessation end standstill

Antonym:

start beginning continuation

a place where a bus or train regularly stops

Example:

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The next stop is the city center.

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We got off at the wrong bus stop.

Synonym:

station terminus depot

cause to come to an end; prevent from continuing

Example:

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Please stop talking.

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The police stopped the car.

Synonym:

halt cease desist discontinue

Antonym:

start continue begin

come to an end; cease to happen or continue

Example:

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The rain has stopped.

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The music suddenly stopped.

Synonym:

cease halt conclude finish

Antonym:

start continue begin