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stops

Pronunciation: [stɑps]

Word

Context: "movement"

(verb) to make something or someone no longer move. It’s like when you are riding your bike, and suddenly you pull the brakes to hold it still.

Example

He stops the car at the red light.

Example

She doesn't stop running, even when she is tired.

Example

What makes you stop when you are playing outside?

Context: "travel"

(noun) a place where a vehicle stops to let people get on or off. You can think of a bus stop where you wait for the bus.

Example

The next stop for the bus is downtown.

Example

There is no stop for this bus route near my house.

Example

Where is the nearest bus stop from here?

Context: "interruption"

(verb) to end an action or process. It’s like when you pause a movie, and it doesn’t play anymore until you press play again.

Example

She stops her homework when it's dinner time.

Example

He never stops talking during the meeting.

Example

When do you usually stop your screen time?

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