Stop Sentences
Stop means to cease movement or activity. e.g., Please stop talking.
How to use Stop in a sentence
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Stop Sentences
The bus will stop here in ten minutes.
Stop right there!
I can't stop thinking about the movie.
Let's stop for ice cream.
The rain didn't stop for hours.
Can you stop at the next gas station?
Stop making so much noise!
I need to stop by the store after work.
I hope they stop arguing soon.
The sign says to stop.
You need to stop worrying so much.
Did you stop to help her?
I can't stop laughing at that joke.
You should stop eating so much candy.
Stop playing with your food.
Stop acting so silly.
The car needs a brake check; it doesn't stop well.
Can we stop for a quick snack?
The concert will stop at 10 pm.
I told him to stop, but he didn't listen.
It's hard to stop reading this book.
The train made a sudden stop.
I always stop at this coffee shop.
Stop teasing your brother.
The clock seemed to stop ticking.
Stop jumping on the bed!
The dog won't stop barking.
Will the noise ever stop?
He had to stop for gas.
Please stop when the light turns red.
I always stop to admire the view.
If it hurts, stop doing it.
Stop that right now!
The game will not stop for rain.
I wish he would stop snoring.
I had to stop and catch my breath.
I can't stop yawning.
We need to stop and get directions.
I will stop if you tell me the truth.
We can stop and rest here.
If you're tired, just stop and take a break.
I can't stop listening to this song.
I wish the rain would stop.
The meeting will stop in fifteen minutes.
Stop staring at me.
You can't stop progress.
Can you stop by my house later?
The alarm will stop in a minute.
Stop throwing things around.
Stop rolling the ball inside the house.
Stop Definitions
Stop refers to ceasing all movement or action.
The bus came to a stop.
Stop means to interrupt a journey or activity briefly.
Let's stop for lunch.
Stop implies preventing something from continuing.
You should stop that bad habit.
Stop can signify a place designed for vehicles or people to halt.
I waited at the bus stop.
Stop means to bring something to an end.
I had to stop the noise.
Stop can be a blockage or obstacle preventing passage.
The sink has a stop; it won't drain.
Stop Idioms & Phrases
Don't stop the music
Continue with what is going on.
Everyone's having a good time, so don't stop the music.
Stop throwing stones
Avoid criticizing others.
Before you judge, remember to stop throwing stones.
Stop the presses
Halt everything to share important news.
They found the missing child, stop the presses!
Stop at nothing
Do whatever it takes.
She will stop at nothing to achieve her goals.
Can't stop the beat
Things continue despite obstacles.
Despite the challenges, you can't stop the beat of life.
Stop and go
Traffic conditions where vehicles frequently halt and then continue.
The city traffic is always stop and go during rush hour.
Stop dead in one's tracks
To halt suddenly.
He stopped dead in his tracks when he saw the snake.
Stop on a dime
To halt very quickly.
That sports car can stop on a dime.
Stop pulling my leg
Stop joking around.
I know you're kidding, so stop pulling my leg!
Stop and smell the roses
Take time to appreciate the good things.
In our busy lives, it's important to stop and smell the roses.
Stop to catch one's breath
Take a brief rest.
After running, he had to stop to catch his breath.
Stop the clock
Pause a timed activity.
They had to stop the clock during the game.
Stop one's ears
Refuse to listen.
When they argued, he would stop his ears.
Stop up
Block or seal.
He had to stop up the leak in the roof.
Stop in one's tracks
Halt immediately.
The shocking news made me stop in my tracks.
Stop cold
Halt immediately.
The sight of the accident made her stop cold.
Stop short
Halt suddenly before reaching a destination.
The car stopped short of the intersection.
Stop to think
Pause to consider.
Before you act, stop to think.
Stop on red
Refers to halting at a red traffic light.
Always remember to stop on red.
Stop by
Visit briefly.
I'll stop by your house later.
Common Curiosities
What is the root word of Stop?
The root word is "Stop."
Which vowel is used before Stop?
O.
What is the pronunciation of Stop?
Stahp.
What is another term for Stop?
Halt.
What is the verb form of Stop?
The verb form of Stop is "stop."
What part of speech is Stop?
Stop can be both a verb and a noun.
What is the opposite of Stop?
Go or proceed.
How do we divide Stop into syllables?
Stop is a monosyllabic word and isn't divided.
Which determiner is used with Stop?
Determiners like "the," "a," "my," "this," etc. can be used based on context.
What is the first form of Stop?
Stop.
What is the second form of Stop?
Stopped.
Why is it called Stop?
The word "stop" derives from Old English "stoppian," meaning to stop or halt.
Which preposition is used with Stop?
Stop can be used with various prepositions like "at," "by," "in," and "for."
How many syllables are in Stop?
One.
What is the third form of Stop?
Stopped.
Is Stop a noun or adjective?
Stop can be a noun or a verb.
Is Stop a countable noun?
When referring to a place or thing (like a bus stop), yes. Otherwise, no.
What is a stressed syllable in Stop?
The entire word "Stop" is stressed as it has only one syllable.
Is Stop an adverb?
No.
What is the plural form of Stop?
Stops (when referring to places or things, not the action).
Is Stop a collective noun?
No.
Is the word Stop a Gerund?
No, but "stopping" is.
How is Stop used in a sentence?
Stop can be used as a verb to indicate cessation or as a noun to refer to a place of halt. E.g., "Please stop the music."
What is the singular form of Stop?
Stop.
Which conjunction is used with Stop?
Conjunctions like "and," "but," "or," etc. can be used based on the structure of the sentence.
Which article is used with Stop?
Depending on context, either "a" or "the" can be used.
Is Stop an abstract noun?
No.
Is Stop a negative or positive word?
Neutral, but context can make it either negative or positive.
Is Stop a vowel or consonant?
The term itself is neither; it's a word. But it starts with a consonant.
Is the Stop term a metaphor?
No, but it can be used metaphorically in expressions.
Is the word Stop imperative?
It can be, as in "Stop!"
Is the word “Stop” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
The word "Stop" itself can be a direct object, as in "I saw a stop ahead."
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