What does stopped mean?
Stopped means simple past and past participle of stop.
Stopped
/stɒpt/ · verb
Meaning
simple past and past participle of stop.
Definitions by Sense
- simple past and past participle of stop
- (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.
Example Sentences
We were stopped for more than three hours!
They passed a stopped car on the side of the road, but realized there was nothing they could do to help.
A stopped clock is right twice a day.
þ was first voiced and then stopped , becoming d
Synonyms for stopped
Antonyms for stopped
Related Words
Word Forms
- more stopped
- most stopped
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for stopped?
Common synonyms include unmoving, halted, obstructed, nonmoving.
What is the opposite of stopped?
Possible antonyms include open, unstopped.
How do you use stopped in a sentence?
We were stopped for more than three hours!
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