Word: STOP
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Definition of STOP
- A (usually marked) place where buses, trams or trains halt to let passengers get on and off, usually smaller than a station.
"They agreed to meet at the bus stop."
- An action of stopping; interruption of travel.
"That stop was not planned."
- That which stops, impedes, or obstructs; an obstacle; an impediment.
- To cease moving.
"I stopped at the traffic lights."
- To not continue.
"Soon the rain will stop."
- To cause (something) to cease moving or progressing.
"The sight of the armed men stopped him in his tracks."
- A small well-bucket; a milk-pail.
- Being or relating to the squark that is the superpartner of a top quark.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "stop" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "stop" conveys a high level of precision."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is STOP a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is STOP worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in STOP? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing STOP:
- # the stop effect
- # master of stop
- # playing with stop
- # in terms of stop
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