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Dictionary Entry

stopping

verb

Find the meaning of the word stopping, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.

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Meaning

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The action of ceasing movement, activity, or a process; an end or halt.

Example Sentence

The bus made its last stopping at the city limits before returning to the depot.

Usage Note

Describes the act of ending movement or activity. Can be used as a gerund (noun) like 'stopping is hard' or as a participle (adjective/verb) like 'a stopping train'.