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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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Link the word “stop” with “opped” to visualize “stopped.”
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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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Stoped and Stopped Definitions

Stoped

Stoped is an incorrect spelling of Stopped.
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Stopped

Ceased to move or act.
He stopped at the red light.
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Sep 23, 2023

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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Stopped

Blocked or obstructed.
The drain was stopped with debris.
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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 constrict (an opening or orifice)
My nose is stopped up.
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Stopped

To obstruct or block passage on (a road, for example).
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Stopped

To prevent the flow or passage of
Stop supplies from getting through.
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Stopped

To halt the motion or progress of
Stopped me and asked directions.
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Stopped

To block or deflect (a blow, for example); parry or ward off.
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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 discontinue or cease
He stopped his complaining.
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Stopped

To defeat (an opponent or opposing team).
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Stopped

To defeat in boxing by a knockout or technical knockout.
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Stopped

To order a bank to withhold payment of
Stopped the check.
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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 halt or stay, as on a trip
We made a stop in Austin.
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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

A device or means that obstructs, blocks, or plugs up.
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Stopped

An order given to a bank to withhold payment on a check.
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Stopped

A stop order.
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Stopped

A part in a mechanism that stops or regulates movement.
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Stopped

The effective aperture of a lens, controlled by a diaphragm.
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Stopped

A mark of punctuation, especially a period.
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Stopped

The act of stopping a string or hole on an instrument.
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Stopped

A fret on a stringed instrument.
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Stopped

A hole on a wind instrument.
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Stopped

A device such as a key for closing the hole on a wind instrument.
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Stopped

A tuned set of pipes, as in an organ.
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Stopped

A knob, key, or pull that regulates such a set of pipes.
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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

A plosive.
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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

(Sports) A save made by a goalie.
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Stopped

(Games) A stopper.
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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

Simple past tense and past participle of stop
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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

(of a pipe) Having a stop; being closed at one end.
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Stopped

(of a plant) In a well-pruned state.
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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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Stopped

Used of string or hole or pipe of instruments
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Stopped

(of a nose) blocked;
A stopped (or stopped-up) nose
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Stopped

Ended an action or activity.
She stopped running to catch her breath.
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FAQs

What is the root word of Stopped?

The root word is "stop."
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Sep 23, 2023

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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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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What is the pronunciation of Stopped?

/stɒpt/
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Which vowel is used before Stopped?

The vowel used before "stopped" depends on the context; it can vary.
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What is the verb form of Stopped?

The base verb form is "stop."
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What is the singular form of Stopped?

The singular form is "stopped."
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Is Stopped a vowel or consonant?

"Stopped" is a word, consisting of both vowels and consonants.
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Which article is used with Stopped?

"The" is commonly used with "stopped."
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Is Stopped an adverb?

No, "stopped" is not an adverb.
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What is a stressed syllable in Stopped?

"Stopped" has only one syllable and it is stressed.
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Which conjunction is used with Stopped?

Any conjunction can be used with "stopped," depending on the sentence structure.
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What part of speech is Stopped?

Verb (past tense and past participle).
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What is another term for Stopped?

Ceased, halted.
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Sep 23, 2023

What is the opposite of Stopped?

Started, commenced.
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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 an abstract noun?

No, "stopped" is not an abstract noun.
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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 many syllables are in Stopped?

One.
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How do we divide Stopped into syllables?

Stopped.
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What is the first form of Stopped?

Stop.
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What is the second form of Stopped?

Stopped.
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What is the third form of Stopped?

Stopped.
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How is Stopped used in a sentence?

"She stopped reading when she heard a noise outside."
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Is Stopped a countable noun?

No, "stopped" is not a noun.
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Is Stopped a collective noun?

No, "stopped" is not a collective noun.
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Is the word Stopped imperative?

No, "stopped" is not imperative.
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Which determiner is used with Stopped?

The determiner "the" is commonly used with "stopped."
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