Stoped vs. Stopped: What's the Difference?
Edited by Sumera Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on September 23, 2023
"Stoped" is incorrect; the right spelling is "stopped," meaning ceased movement or activity.
Which is correct: Stoped or Stopped
How to spell Stopped?
Stoped is Incorrect
Stopped is Correct
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Key Differences
Remember to double the ‘p’ when adding ‘ed’ to “stop.”
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Sep 23, 2023
Pronouncing “stopped” reinforces the correct spelling.
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Sep 23, 2023
Link the word “stop” with “opped” to visualize “stopped.”
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Sep 23, 2023
Repeatedly write “stopped” to reinforce the correct spelling in memory.
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Sep 23, 2023
Remembering that the root word is “stop” helps recall the correct form “stopped.”
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Sep 23, 2023
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Stoped and Stopped Definitions
Stopped
Halted the occurrence or progress of something.
The rain stopped after a few hours.
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Stopped
Prevented from happening or from continuing.
The intervention stopped the conflict from escalating.
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Sep 23, 2023
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Stopped
To close (an opening or hole) by covering, filling in, or plugging up
The tea leaves stopped the drain.
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Stopped
To be or get in the way of (a bullet or other missile); be killed or wounded by.
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Stopped
To cause to desist or to change a course of action
The rain stopped us from continuing the argument.
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Stopped
To prevent or restrain
An invitation to dinner stopped him from going to the movies.
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Stopped
To press down (a string on a stringed instrument) on the fingerboard to produce a desired pitch.
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Stopped
To close (a hole on a wind instrument) with the finger in sounding a desired pitch.
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Stopped
To cease moving, progressing, acting, or operating; come to a halt
The clock stopped in the night.
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Stopped
To put an end to what one is doing; cease
Had to stop at an exciting place in the book.
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Stopped
To interrupt one's course or journey for a brief visit or stay. Often used with by, in, or off
Stop by at a friend's house.
Stop in at the office.
Stop off at the gas station.
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Stopped
The act of stopping or the condition of being stopped
Can't you put a stop to all this ruckus? Production is at a stop.
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Stopped
A place at which someone or something stops
A regular stop on my delivery route.
A bus stop.
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Stopped
(Nautical) A line used for securing something temporarily
A sail stop.
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Stopped
(Linguistics) One of a set of speech sounds that is a plosive or a nasal.
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Stopped
The depression between the muzzle and top of the skull of an animal, especially a dog.
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Stopped
(Architecture) A projecting stone, often carved, at the end of a molding.
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Stopped
A control mechanism on an audio or video player that causes a recording to stop playing.
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Stopped
Of, relating to, or being of use at the end of an operation or activity
A stop code.
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Stopped
(of a vehicle) Not moving, but not properly parked or berthed; said also of the occupants of such a vehicle.
We were stopped for more than three hours!
They passed a stopped car on the side of the road, but realized there was nothing they could do to help.
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Stopped
(more generally) In the state resulting from having stopped.
A stopped clock is right twice a day.
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Stopped
(phonetics) Made by complete closure of the organs in the mouth; said of certain consonants such as b, d, p, and t.
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Stopped
Made by complete closure of the mouth organs; shut; - said of certain consonants (p, b, t, d, etc.).
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FAQs
Why is it called Stopped?
It is called "stopped" as it is the past tense and past participle of the verb "stop," meaning to cease movement or activity.
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Sep 23, 2023
Which preposition is used with Stopped?
"By" is commonly used with "stopped."
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What is the plural form of Stopped?
Stopped does not have a plural form as it is not a noun.
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Sep 23, 2023
Which vowel is used before Stopped?
The vowel used before "stopped" depends on the context; it can vary.
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Sep 23, 2023
Is Stopped a vowel or consonant?
"Stopped" is a word, consisting of both vowels and consonants.
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Sep 23, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in Stopped?
"Stopped" has only one syllable and it is stressed.
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Sep 23, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Stopped?
Any conjunction can be used with "stopped," depending on the sentence structure.
Janet White
Sep 23, 2023
Is Stopped a noun or adjective?
"Stopped" is a verb (past tense and past participle of "stop").
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Sep 23, 2023
Is Stopped a negative or positive word?
It is neutral, context determines its connotation.
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Sep 23, 2023
Is the Stopped term a metaphor?
It can be used metaphorically, depending on context.
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Sep 23, 2023
How is Stopped used in a sentence?
"She stopped reading when she heard a noise outside."
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Sep 23, 2023
Which determiner is used with Stopped?
The determiner "the" is commonly used with "stopped."
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Sawaira RiazSawaira is a dedicated content editor at difference.wiki, where she meticulously refines articles to ensure clarity and accuracy. With a keen eye for detail, she upholds the site's commitment to delivering insightful and precise content.
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Sumera SaeedSumera is an experienced content writer and editor with a niche in comparative analysis. At Diffeence Wiki, she crafts clear and unbiased comparisons to guide readers in making informed decisions. With a dedication to thorough research and quality, Sumera's work stands out in the digital realm. Off the clock, she enjoys reading and exploring diverse cultures.
