Cool MateMeaning of Stop
to no longer move; to make somebody/something no longer move
In simple words: To not continue moving or doing something.
Stop in a sentence
- Please stop talking during the movie.
- I need you to stop at the store before coming home.
- We will stop for lunch at noon.
- The bus will stop here for five minutes.
- He decided to stop running after feeling tired.
- Make sure to stop by and say hello!
- They asked him to stop lying about his age.
- The car stopped suddenly when the light turned red.
- You should stop wasting your time on this.
- We need to stop the pollution in our city.
How to use Stop
Use 'stop' when you want someone to cease an action. It's common in everyday conversation, but it's less formal than 'cease.' Avoid using it in very formal writing.
Grammar pattern
stop + object
Memory hint
Think of a red stop sign—it's a clear signal to make things halt.
Related words
Collocations with Stop
- abruptly
- dead
- immediately
- can
- try to
- be going to
- from
- know how to stop
- know when to stop
- abruptly
- dead
- immediately
- can
- try to
- be going to
- from
- know how to stop
- know when to stop
- abruptly
- dead
- immediately
- can
- try to
- be going to
- from
- know how to stop
- know when to stop
- abruptly
- dead
- immediately
- can
- try to
- be going to
- from
- know how to stop
- know when to stop
Common mistakes with Stop
- 'Stop' is sometimes used incorrectly as an adjective (e.g., 'a stop sign').
- Confusing 'stop' with 'stopping' when referring to future actions.
- Using 'stop' in the past tense without 'ed' for things that have already finished.
Stop appears in
Stop in other languages
More words like Stop
- BeA1
To exist or live.
- IA1
The word used by a person to talk about themselves.
- OfA1
shows a relationship between things, often to indicate belonging or connection.
- TheA1
A word that shows a specific thing is being talked about.
- YouA1
A word used to talk about the person or people you are speaking to.
- AndA1
Used to connect words or phrases together.
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Frequently asked questions about "Stop"
What does "Stop" mean?
To not continue moving or doing something.
What is the definition of "Stop"?
to no longer move; to make somebody/something no longer move
How do you use "Stop" in a sentence?
Please stop talking during the movie.
Can you give another example of "Stop"?
I need you to stop at the store before coming home.
What are synonyms for "Stop"?
Common alternatives include cease, halt, finish, quit, discontinue.
What is the opposite of "Stop"?
Opposite meanings include go, continue, proceed.
What words go with "Stop"?
It commonly pairs with abruptly, dead, immediately, can, try to, be going to, from, know how to stop, know when to stop, abruptly, dead, immediately, can, try to, be going to, from, know how to stop, know when to stop, abruptly, dead, immediately, can, try to, be going to, from, know how to stop, know when to stop, abruptly, dead, immediately, can, try to, be going to, from, know how to stop, know when to stop.
What are common mistakes when using "Stop"?
'Stop' is sometimes used incorrectly as an adjective (e.g., 'a stop sign'). Confusing 'stop' with 'stopping' when referring to future actions. Using 'stop' in the past tense without 'ed' for things that have already finished.
How do you pronounce "Stop"?
US: /["/stɑːp/","/stɑːps/","/stɑːpt/","/ˈstɑːpɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/stɒp/","/stɒps/","/stɒpt/","/ˈstɒpɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use "Stop"?
Use 'stop' when you want someone to cease an action. It's common in everyday conversation, but it's less formal than 'cease.' Avoid using it in very formal writing.
What CEFR level is "Stop"?
"Stop" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.