Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To bring something to an end or halt any forward movement, progress, or activity.
Stop
/stɒp/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
I beg you to stop!
Now they have stopped.
"Runs a minute, and then stops."
Etymology:
Originates from the Old English stoppian, likely derived from West Germanic roots akin to Dutch stoppen and German stopfen. Used since before the 12th century to indicate ceasing an activity or closing an opening.
Usage Statistics:
369 mentions per 1 million words 
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