English Synonym Finder

stop

Definitions

To cease or discontinue an action, movement, or operation.

A place or station where a vehicle regularly halts to pick up or drop off passengers.

To prevent something from happening or continuing.

Examples

Please stop talking while the teacher is explaining the lesson.

The bus will make a brief stop at the central station.

You must stop at the red light to ensure everyone's safety.

Synonyms

cease halt terminate discontinue pause finish conclude

Antonyms

start begin continue commence proceed initiate resume