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What is another word for Stop? – 148 Stop Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    halt cease discontinue terminate end quit desist refrain pause break interrupt suspend delay wait hold stay check curb restrain hinder obstruct block bar impede deter prevent prohibit forbid ban halt stall slow brake decelerate come to a standstill pull up draw to a halt

    Meaning of Stop

    The primary meaning of the word "stop" is to bring something to an end or to cease moving or doing something.

    Definitions

    • A verb meaning to bring something to an end or to cease moving or doing something
    • A noun referring to a place where something stops, such as a bus stop or a stop on a journey
    • An instruction or signal to stop something, such as a stop sign or a stop signal

    Etymology of Stop

    The word "stop" comes from the Old English word "stoppian", which is derived from the verb "stopp" meaning "to stop up" or "to block"
    The word has been used in English since the 15th century to mean "to bring to an end" or "to cease moving"
    The word has also been influenced by the Old Norse word "stoppa", which means "to stop" or "to block"

    Example Uses

    • The bus will stop at the next corner to pick up passengers
    • Please stop talking and listen to the teacher
    • The police officer told the driver to stop the car
    • The hikers had to stop and rest for a while due to the heat

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    continue start begin commence initiate resume restart proceed go move advance progress accelerate speed hurry rush hasten prompt facilitate encourage permit allow enable go ahead proceed with caution

    Related Nouns

    stoppage halt cessation termination end conclusion finale pause break interval interlude rest recess hiatus gap lacuna obstacle barrier blockage impediment hindrance obstruction blockade stopper plug cork

    Related Verbs

    stop halt cease discontinue terminate end quit desist refrain pause break interrupt suspend delay wait hold stay check curb restrain hinder obstruct block bar impede deter prevent prohibit forbid ban

    Related Adjectives

    stopped halted ceased discontinued terminated ended quit desisted refrained paused broken interrupted suspended delayed waiting held stayed checked curbed restrained hindered obstructed blocked barred impeded deterred prevented prohibited forbidden banned