stopped
IPA: stˈɑpt
adjective
- (of a vehicle) Not moving, but not properly parked or berthed; said also of the occupants of such a vehicle.
- (more generally) In the state resulting from having stopped.
- (of a pipe) Having a stop; being closed at one end.
- (of a plant) In a well-pruned state.
- (phonetics) Made by complete closure of the organs in the mouth; said of certain consonants such as b, d, p, and t.
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Examples of "stopped" in Sentences
- The car stopped suddenly at the traffic light, causing the driver to slam on the brakes
- The rain finally stopped, allowing the sun to peek through the clouds
- I stopped in my tracks when I heard a noise coming from the dark alley
- The train stopped at the station for passengers to disembark and board
- The toddler stopped crying as soon as her favorite toy was returned to her
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