Stopped: meaning, definitions and examples

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stopped

[ stɒpt ]

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action

Past simple and past participle of stop. To finish doing something or to make someone or something finish doing something.

Synonyms

cease, end, finish, halt, terminate

Examples of usage

He stopped talking and looked at me.
She stopped the car and got out.
The rain has finally stopped.
I stopped smoking a year ago.

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transport

A place on a route where a vehicle stops for a short time to allow people to get on and off.

Synonyms

halt, stand, station, terminus

Examples of usage

The bus stop is just around the corner.
We missed our stop and had to walk back.

Translations

Translations of the word "stopped" in other languages:

🇵🇹 parado

🇮🇳 रुका हुआ

🇩🇪 gestoppt

🇮🇩 berhenti

🇺🇦 зупинений

🇵🇱 zatrzymany

🇯🇵 止まった (とまった)

🇫🇷 arrêté

🇪🇸 detenido

🇹🇷 durdurulmuş

🇰🇷 멈춘

🇸🇦 متوقف

🇨🇿 zastavený

🇸🇰 zastavený

🇨🇳 停止 (tíngzhǐ)

🇸🇮 ustavljen

🇮🇸 stöðvaður

🇰🇿 тоқтатылды

🇬🇪 შეჩერებული

🇦🇿 dayandırılıb

🇲🇽 detenido

Word origin

The word 'stopped' originated from the Old English word 'stoppian', meaning to block up, close off, or impede. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the act of ceasing or halting. The word has been used in various contexts throughout history, reflecting its versatility and importance in communication.