Pronunciation: /fʊl stɑp/
noun a punctuation mark (.) used at the end of a sentence to indicate a full stop or completion
A1 In English, a full stop is used at the end of a sentence.
A2 She always puts a full stop at the end of her emails.
B1 A full stop is also known as a period in American English.
B2 It is important to use a full stop correctly to separate sentences.
C1 The use of a full stop can change the tone of a sentence.
C2 Some languages do not use a full stop in the same way as English.
adjective complete or finished without possibility of further change
A1 She always wears a full stop outfit, with matching shoes and accessories.
A2 The room was decorated in a full stop style, with bold colors and modern furniture.
B1 The company's policy is to provide full stop training for all new employees.
B2 The restaurant offers a full stop dining experience, with gourmet food and exceptional service.
C1 The artist's latest exhibition was a full stop success, drawing in crowds from all over the city.
C2 The novel was hailed as a full stop masterpiece, showcasing the author's talent and creativity.
formal The report must be submitted by the deadline, full stop.
informal I told him I don't want to go out tonight, full stop.
slang I'm done with this drama, full stop.
figurative She finally decided to cut ties with him, full stop.
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