Stop ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Stop ( verb )

1. To cause to stop or halt.
2. To discontinue or terminate.
3. To block or obstruct.

Origin:

Middle english stoppen, from old english stæppan; akin to old high german steffan to stamp, latin stampare to stamp.

Examples:

1. The car stopped at the red light.
2. The music suddenly stopped, leaving an awkward silence.
3. The fallen tree stopped the road, causing a traffic jam.
4. He stopped running after he reached the finish line.
5. The rain stopped and the sun came out.

(As a noun)

Stop ( noun )

1. To cause to stop or halt.
2. To discontinue or terminate.
3. To block or obstruct.

Origin:

Middle english stoppen, from old english stæppan; akin to old high german steffan to stamp, latin stampare to stamp.

Examples:

1. The car stopped at the red light.
2. The music suddenly stopped, leaving an awkward silence.
3. The fallen tree stopped the road, causing a traffic jam.
4. He stopped running after he reached the finish line.
5. The rain stopped and the sun came out.