Meaning of the word stops in English
What does stops mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
stops
US /stɑps/
UK /stɒps/
Verb
1.
to cease to move or to come to an end
Example:
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The car stops at the red light.
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The rain stops after an hour.
2.
to prevent someone from doing something or something from happening
Example:
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She stops him from making a mistake.
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The new policy stops illegal logging.
Noun
1.
a place where a bus, train, or other public conveyance regularly stops to pick up or discharge passengers
Example:
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The bus stops right outside my house.
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How many stops until the city center?
2.
a device for stopping the movement of something
Example:
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The door has a rubber stop to prevent it from hitting the wall.
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He put a stop to the argument.