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stop

/stɒp/
Meanings
  • Noun, Verb

    A command or signal to bring an action to an end or to cause someone or something to come to a standstill.

    - "Please stop the car."
    - "I need to stop and get some water."
    - "The construction project came to a stop due to lack of funds."
  • Noun

    A point in a journey or a route at which passengers or vehicles can get on or off.

    - "The bus stops at every corner."
    - "I missed my stop and had to get off at the next one."
    - "The train station has multiple stops."
Pronunciation
  1. /stɒp/



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Antonyms

continue , move , continue , move , continue , go , move , proceed , continue , proceed
Synonyms

occlusive , plosive , arrest , freeze , halt , blin , cancel , cease , discontinue , halt , terminate , brake , desist , halt , blin , cease , desist , discontinue , halt , terminate , lodge , stop over , hang about , hang around , linger , loiter , pause
Rhymes
Words rhyming with stop
top , mop , prop , dope , hope
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Stop (English) : Command or signal to bring an action to an end

  2. Stop (English) : A point in a journey or a route at which passengers or vehicles can get on or off

  3. Stop (Scottish) : To obstruct, to hinder

  4. Stop (Norwegian) : To sink, to settle

  5. Stop (Danish) : To interrupt, to delay

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Stop (English) : Command or signal to bring an action to an end

  2. Stop (English) : A point in a journey or a route at which passengers or vehicles can get on or off

  3. Stop (Scottish) : To obstruct, to hinder

  4. Stop (Norwegian) : To sink, to settle

  5. Stop (Danish) : To interrupt, to delay

Variants
List of all variants of stop that leads to same result
stop , stoppable , stopped , stopping , stops , stop-action , stop-actions , stop-and-go , stop bath , stop baths , stop down , stopped down , stopping down , stops down , stop knob , stop knobs , stop-motion , stop-motions , stop order , stop orders
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

stops, stopped, stopping, stoppable

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'stoppan' from 'stoppa' meaning 'to press, to thrust, to stop'.

Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

  1. The world's longest pedestrian suspension bridge, the Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge in Switzerland, has a 'stop' button that allows pedestrians to pause the bridge's swaying motion.

  2. The term 'stop sign' was first used in the United States in the 1880s.

  3. The word 'stop' is used in various forms of music, including the 'stop chord' in classical music and the 'stop time' in jazz music.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. Pause: A brief interruption in an activity or process.

  2. Interruption: An event that interrupts an ongoing activity or process.

  3. Termination: The act of bringing something to an end.

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

The 'stop' has been used extensively in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression to represent various concepts such as endings, transitions, and interruptions.

How to Memorize "stop"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a red octagon sign with the word 'Stop' written on it.
    - Imagine a bus coming to a complete stop at a bus stop.
    - Visualize a hand holding a stop sign.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'stop' with the image of a red octagon sign.
    - Connect the word 'stop' with the idea of coming to an end or bringing something to a halt.
    - Link the word 'stop' with the concept of a pause or interruption.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'S-T-O-P' to remember the meaning of the word 'stop': 'S' for 'Signal', 'T' for 'Terminate', 'O' for 'Obstruct', and 'P' for 'Pause'.
    - Create a sentence using the word 'stop' as the last word: 'I always remember to _______ before I leave the house.'
    - Create a mental image of a stop sign every time you encounter the word 'stop'.

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