Stopped

Pronunciation: /stɑpt/

Definitions of stopped

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence; in this case, 'stopped' is the past tense of the verb 'stop'

Example Sentences

A1 The car stopped suddenly.

A2 She stopped talking when he entered the room.

B1 The police officer stopped the speeding driver.

B2 The company stopped production due to a lack of materials.

C1 The government stopped the construction project after public protests.

C2 The athlete stopped training for a while to recover from an injury.

Examples of stopped in a Sentence

formal The train stopped at the station right on time.

informal I stopped by the store to pick up some groceries.

slang I was so tired, I just stopped dead in my tracks.

figurative Her heart stopped when she saw the surprise party waiting for her.

Grammatical Forms of stopped

• past tense: stopped
• plural: stopped
• comparative: more stopped
• superlative: most stopped
• present tense: stop
• future tense: will stop
• perfect tense: have stopped
• continuous tense: is stopping
• singular: stops
• positive degree: stop
• infinitive: to stop
• gerund: stopping
• participle: stopped

Origin and Evolution of stopped

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'stopped' originated from the Old English word 'stoppian' which meant to block or close off.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'stopped' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings including coming to a halt, ceasing movement, or preventing something from happening.