stop
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /stɒp/
KK: /stɑp/
adjective
Definition
Not able to continue or move forward; used to indicate a point where something ends or is halted.
Example
The stop sign told the driver to come to a complete halt.
Conversation
Have you seen that new stop sign they put up at the corner?
Yeah, I noticed it when I was driving yesterday.
It's about time they added a stop sign there; it was getting dangerous.
Definitely! It should help prevent accidents.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
final
conclusive
terminating
Antonyms
initial
beginning
opening
intransitive verb
Definition
To come to a halt or to cease doing something.
Example
The car stopped suddenly in the middle of the road.
Tense Forms
Past: stopped
Past Participle: stopped
Conversation
Hey, did you see that car just stop in the middle of the road?
Yeah, I thought it was going to cause an accident.
I know, right? It's scary how some drivers just stop without warning.
noun
Definition
A place where someone or something comes to a halt, such as a bus stop or a designated area for stopping.
Example
The bus will make a stop at the next corner.
Conversation
Did you see that new bus stop they built downtown?
Yeah, it looks really nice!
I wonder if it will make it easier for people to get around.
transitive verb
Definition
To cause something to no longer happen or to bring something to an end.
Example
She decided to stop the car at the red light.
Tense Forms
Past: stopped
Past Participle: stopped
Conversation
Did you see how that player stopped the ball right before it went in the goal?
Yeah, that was an incredible move!
I wish I could stop the ball like that when I play.
Root Explanation
The word 'stop' originates from Old English 'stoppian', meaning to close or block. It does not have a clear Latin or Greek root but is derived from Germanic origins.
Memory Tip
Think of 'closing' or 'blocking' something to remember that 'stop' means to cease movement or action.
Visually Confused Words
strop
stoup
stoop
stomp
stoep
estop
top
sop