stopped
Pronunciation: [stɑpt]
Word
Context: "taking action"
(verb) to cause something or someone to not continue moving or happening. When you stop playing a game or walking, you are no longer doing those things.
Example
She stopped running when she reached the finish line.
Example
He didn't stop playing video games until it was very late.
Example
Why did you stop working on your project?
Context: "interrupting a process"
(verb) to end or pause an activity. This can happen when you decide not to do something anymore.
Example
They stopped watching the movie because they were tired.
Example
She didn't stop singing even when the music stopped.
Example
What made you stop reading the book?
Context: "traffic or movement"
(verb) to bring a vehicle or person to a complete halt. This is what happens at a red traffic light.
Example
The driver stopped the car at the red light.
Example
The car didn't stop in time and almost ran the red light.
Example
What happens if you don't stop at the stop sign?
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