A1verb 1K

Stop

🇬🇧 UK /["/stɒp/","/stɒps/","/stɒpt/","/ˈstɒpɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/stɑːp/","/stɑːps/","/stɑːpt/","/ˈstɑːpɪŋ/"]/

Meaning 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

Synonyms for Stop

• cease
• halt
• finish
• quit
• discontinue

Opposites of Stop

• go
• continue
• proceed

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.

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.