Meaning
To not move or not do something any more, or to make this happen.
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Word origin
From Old English stoppian, meaning to close up or block an opening.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- stoppian
Grammar
Examples
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The rain ended in the afternoon.
When you stop, you no longer move or keep doing something. You can stop walking, stop talking, or stop a car so it stands still.
Where this fits
Used in
Stories
(23)The List on the Door
2 min read · Core 1000
A Rainy Afternoon
3 min read · Core 1000
Lost in Town
3 min read · Core 1000
The Late Bus
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Police Notes
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Bring Your Bike
3 min read · Core 1000
Before the Doors Open
4 min read · Core 5000
One Sheep Short
4 min read · Core 5000
The Boat in the Garden
4 min read · Core 5000
The Clock in the Hall
4 min read · Core 5000
The Passenger
4 min read · Core 5000
Not in Front of Them
5 min read · Core 1000
The Box in the Wood
5 min read · Core 5000
The First Letter
5 min read · Core 5000
The Midnight Piano
5 min read · Core 5000
The Night Route
5 min read · Core 5000
The Photograph
5 min read · Core 5000
The Register
5 min read · Core 5000
The Suggestion Box
5 min read · Core 5000
The Swimming Lesson
5 min read · Core 5000
The Tuesday Visitor
5 min read · Core 5000
Two Tickets to Paris
5 min read · Core 5000
The Last Light
8 min read · Core 5000
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This word is taught in chapter 2, lesson 4: stop, hear, first and 7 more words.