STOPPED Meaning and
Definition
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Stopped is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "stop." Primarily, stop refers to the act of bringing something to an end or ceasing an action or movement. When stopped is used to describe an object, it means that the object has come to a halt or is no longer in motion. It suggests an interruption in its regular progress or movement. For instance, a car that is stopped has ceased moving, whereas a train that has stopped has come to a halt at a specific station.
Additionally, stopped can also describe the action of preventing or blocking the progress or continuation of something. This can refer to physical obstructions such as barriers or closures, as well as metaphorical impediments that hinder progress or success in various activities or endeavors. For instance, if a road is stopped, it indicates that there is a blockage preventing traffic from passing through. Similarly, if a plan or project is stopped, it suggests that it is being interrupted or suspended, preventing further development.
Moreover, stopped can describe the act of ceasing or discontinuing a habitual or repeated behavior or activity. It implies that a person or a group has ceased a particular action, often with the intention of never resuming it again. For instance, if someone has stopped smoking, it means that they have quit the habit and will no longer engage in smoking. Similarly, if an activity or event is stopped, it suggests that it has been canceled or terminated, and will not take place as originally planned.
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Etymology of STOPPED
The word "stopped" originated from the Middle English word "stopen", which is a variation of the Old English word "stoppian". It is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "stuppōną", and ultimately from the Proto-Indo-European root "*steb(h)-" meaning "stiff" or "rigid". Over time, the meaning of "stopped" has evolved to refer to the act of closing or blocking an opening or bringing something to a halt.
Idioms with the word STOPPED
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a stopped clock is right twice a day
The idiom "a stopped clock is right twice a day" means that even something or someone that is typically unreliable or incorrect can occasionally be correct or accurate by chance or coincidence.
Similar spelling words for STOPPED
- stop dead,
- stooped,
- St. Peter,
- St. Bede,
- St Beda,
- step-down,
- St. Beda,
- stoop to,
- stupidity,
- stuffed,
- St Bede,
- stabbed,
- stupid,
- St Baeda,
- steptoe,
- stupidly,
- stopped-up,
- stopped up,
- step down,
- stephead,
- st peter.
Conjugate verb Stopped
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