Pronunciation: /stɑpɪŋ/
noun a person or thing that stops or halts
A1 I have trouble with th stopping in the word 'clothing'.
A2 The th stopping in English pronunciation can be challenging for beginners.
B1 Many non-native speakers struggle with th stopping in words like 'mother'.
B2 The th stopping rule is a common feature in many English accents.
C1 Linguists study the phenomenon of th stopping in various languages.
C2 The th stopping process is a complex phonological phenomenon that requires in-depth analysis.
verb the action of bringing something to a halt or cessation
A1 She was stopping by the store to pick up some milk.
A2 I will be stopping at the library on my way home.
B1 The police officer was stopping cars for routine checks.
B2 The teacher was stopping students from leaving the classroom early.
C1 The security guard was stopping anyone without a badge from entering the building.
C2 The new regulations are stopping companies from exploiting their workers.
formal The train will be making its th stopping at the next station.
informal We're almost at our th stopping, so get ready to hop off.
slang I always miss my th stopping because I never pay attention.
figurative Life is like a train with many stops, make sure to cherish each th stopping along the way.
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