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merriam webster
to stop up
para detenerse
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stop verb

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stopped, has stopped, is stopping, stops
detenerse, parar; tapar; impedir, evitar; cesar, terminar; detener; quedarse; dejar de

Example sentences of
stop verb

  • •She was walking toward me, and then she suddenly stopped.
  • •The bus stopped at the corner.
  • •He stopped to watch the sun set.
  • •He stopped to pick up a penny.
  • •The car was going so fast that it couldn't stop in time.
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  • •The traffic light turned red, so she had to stop.
  • •Stop that man! He stole my wallet.
  • •They stopped us at the border to check our passports.
  • •She stopped the car and turned back.
  • •He was stopped by the police for speeding.
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Synonyms of
stop verb

cease, quit, discontinue, desist, halt, leave off, plug, prevent, stay