stopping
- 01 A2 Elementary
v.the act of finishing an activity or coming to a halt.
v.the present participle of 'stop', indicating the cessation of motion or activity.
Simple“The rain is finally stopping, so we can go for a walk now.”
In context“The driver managed to avoid a collision by stopping the vehicle just inches from the barrier.”
Antonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
n.the act of making something stop or stay still.
n.the act of bringing something to a standstill or the state of being halted.
Simple“The sudden stopping of the train made all the passengers jump.”
In context“The frequent stopping and starting of the bus during rush hour made the commute feel much longer than usual.”
- 03 C2 Proficiency
n.material used by a dentist to fill a hole in a tooth.
n.a substance used for obturating a cavity in a tooth.
Simple“The old man went to the dentist to replace a loose stopping in his tooth.”
In context“The historical records indicate that various metallic compounds were used as stopping for dental cavities before modern resins were developed.”
UsageCommonly replaced by 'filling' in modern clinical and everyday contexts.
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