Definition and meaning of the word "stop"

Dictionary meaning, definition, and pronunciation of the word stop.
Includes synonyms, antonyms, pronunciation, hypernyms, as well as examples of common use.

Synonyms include: stopover, layover, occlusive, plosive, stoppage, period, point, full stop, full point, blockage, block, closure, occlusion, diaphragm, stop consonant, plosive consonant, plosive speech sound, halt, arrest, check, hitch, stay, catch, stop over, break, break off, discontinue, hold on, turn back, contain, hold back, intercept, barricade, blockade, block off, block up, bar, cease, give up, quit, lay off, end, finish, terminate, kibosh
Antonyms include: start, go, get going, start up
Hypernyms include: stay, act, human action, human activity, punctuation, punctuation mark, obstruction, obstructor, obstructer, impediment, impedimenta, mechanical device, knob, consonant, ending, conclusion, finish, topographic point, place, spot, inaction, inactivity, inactiveness, restraint, constraint, interrupt, disrupt, break up, cut off, end, terminate, break, defend, catch, grab, take hold of, obstruct, obturate, impede, occlude, jam, block, close up, prevent, forestall, foreclose, preclude, forbid

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