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stopping
STO-pihng
Stopping (noun) means the act of bringing something to a halt. Example: “Stopping the train so suddenly made several passengers stumble.”
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1
The act of bringing something to a halt.
"constant startings and stoppings"
"Stopping the train so suddenly made several passengers stumble."
"Stopping a car on an icy road takes much longer than usual."
"Stopping the machine mid-cycle can damage the motor."
2
Material used to fill a cavity, especially in a tooth.
"The old stopping had fallen out, so he booked a dental appointment."
"She felt the soft stopping in her tooth with her tongue."
"The dentist applied temporary stopping before the permanent filling."
How to use stopping
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of halting something, or (in dentistry) a filling material.
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What does “stopping” mean?
The word “stopping” means the act of bringing something to a halt. In plain terms, the act of halting something, or (in dentistry) a filling material.
How do you pronounce “stopping”?
“Stopping” is pronounced STO-pihng (/ˈstɑpɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “stopping” in a sentence?
Here is “stopping” used in a sentence: “Stopping the machine mid-cycle can damage the motor.”
What is another word for “stopping”?
Words with a similar meaning to “stopping” include moratorium and recess.
What part of speech is “stopping”?
“Stopping” is a noun.
Is “stopping” a common word?
“Stopping” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “stopping” have?
“Stopping” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of bringing something to a halt.
What is the difference between "stopping" and "stoppage"?
"Stopping" is the general act of bringing something to a halt, while "stoppage" usually refers to a specific interruption or blockage, such as a work stoppage or a stoppage in play. "Stoppage" tends to name an event or obstruction rather than the action itself.
How is "stopping" used in dentistry?
In dental use, "stopping" is the material used to fill a cavity in a tooth, a sense found chiefly in British English. This is quite different from the everyday meaning of bringing something to a halt.
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