stopped (A1)

verb

Pronunciation: /stɒpt/

Definition

Ceased to move or operate; came to a halt.

Examples

• The music stopped abruptly, leaving an awkward silence.

• He stopped running when he saw the finish line.

• The train stopped at every station on the line.

How to Use stopped

stop doing something (phrasal verb)

To cease an activity. — "Please stop making that noise."

stop to do something (phrasal verb)

To pause an activity in order to do something else. — "He stopped to tie his shoelace."

stop by (phrasal verb)

To visit someone or somewhere briefly. — "Can you stop by the store on your way home?"

stop at (prepositional phrase)

To cease movement at a particular place. — "The bus stopped at the next corner."

Synonyms of stopped

Words with a similar meaning to stopped:

• halted
• ceased
• concluded
• ended

Antonyms of stopped

Words with the opposite meaning to stopped:

• started
• continued
• proceeded

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