Stopped

Word STOPPED
Character 7
Hyphenation stopped
Pronunciations /stɑpt/

Definitions and meanings of "Stopped"

What do we mean by stopped?

To cease moving.

To not continue.

To cause (something) to cease moving or progressing.

To cease; to no longer continue (doing something).

To cause (something) to come to an end.

To close or block an opening.

(often with "up" or "down") To adjust the aperture of a camera lens.

To stay; to spend a short time; to reside or tarry temporarily.

To regulate the sounds of (musical strings, etc.) by pressing them against the fingerboard with the finger, or otherwise shortening the vibrating part.

To punctuate.

To make fast; to stopper.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Stopped

The word "stopped" in example sentences

Months ago I stopped  acting like I thought you innocent and you stopped thinking up places for  me to go and investigate ridiculous allegations and "evidence." ❋ Michaud, S G & Aynesworth H (1989)

After which her label stopped sending her to radio interviews. ❋ Steve Perry (2009)

My first instinct was to throw my arms around his waist in thanksgiving, but something in his expression stopped me. ❋ William James Henry (2010)

I screamed again, flitting back and forth along the fence in search of a way in, but before his name stopped echoing down the street, the leech mutated from pink to red, a rapid discoloration that reminded me of how the lure in the administration window had changed. ❋ Dia Reeves (2010)

They have a stopper, or what I call a stopped, which is a red, yellow and green top. ❋ Unitas We Stand (2007)

“What—” She started to ask him what difference it would make, but something in his expression stopped her. ❋ Jonathan Nasaw (2001)

The phrase stopped him, and his eyes filled with shining tears as he turned them skyward. ❋ Janet Dailey (1983)

And it's no wonder you idolize the likes of Justice (his title stopped being "judge" when he was confirmed to the Court) Alito because your lack of respect for what America TRULY stands for and your lack of intellect and restraint appear to go hand in hand. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Musical tastes changed, and the label stopped making new recordings in 1979. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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