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to stop up
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to
,
stop
,
up
.
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stop
verb
stopped, has stopped, is stopping, stops
detenerse, parar
;
tapar
;
impedir, evitar
;
cesar, terminar
;
detener
;
quedarse
;
dejar de
Example sentences of
stop
verb
•
She was walking toward me, and then she suddenly
stopped
.
•
The bus
stopped
at the corner.
•
He
stopped
to watch the sun set.
•
He
stopped
to pick up a penny.
•
The car was going so fast that it couldn't
stop
in time.
More examples
•
The traffic light turned red, so she had to
stop
.
•
Stop
that man! He stole my wallet.
•
They
stopped
us at the border to check our passports.
•
She
stopped
the car and turned back.
•
He was
stopped
by the police for speeding.
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Synonyms of
stop
verb
cease
,
quit
,
discontinue
,
desist
,
halt
,
leave off
,
plug
,
prevent
,
stay
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