stopped
7 synonyms and 1 antonym for stopped, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — No longer moving; having come to a halt.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
Etymology
From stop + -ed. In some senses, the adjective follows from the verb; in others, it may derive directly from the noun stop.
Full origin of stopped →Frequently asked questions
What does “stopped” mean?
The word “stopped” means no longer moving; having come to a halt. In plain terms, describing something that has ceased moving or working.
How do you pronounce “stopped”?
“Stopped” is pronounced stopt (/stɑpt/ in IPA).
How do you use “stopped” in a sentence?
Here is “stopped” used in a sentence: “The stopped clock still read midnight from the power cut.”
What part of speech is “stopped”?
“Stopped” is an adjective.
Is “stopped” a common word?
“Stopped” is a very common word in modern English.
What is the difference between stopped and stationary?
Stopped emphasises that something was moving and has now come to a halt — a stopped car has just braked. Stationary simply means not moving, whether or not it ever moved: a car parked overnight is stationary rather than stopped. In short, stopped stresses the recent act of halting, while stationary describes the still state itself.
What is the opposite of stopped?
The opposite of stopped is moving or going. Depending on context you might also say running, for a machine that has restarted, flowing, for liquid, or in motion. Where stopped means shut down or halted, the opposites are started, operating, or under way. The right antonym depends on what was stopped.
