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suspended

suh-SPEHN-dihd

Suspended (adj) means Stopped or paused for a time. Example: “The trial ended in a suspended sentence.”

adj

Stopped or paused for a time.

"The trial ended in a suspended sentence."

"Flights were suspended because of the storm."

Hanging in the air, supported from above.

"A model plane hung suspended above the child's bed."

How to use suspended

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTemporarily paused, or physically hanging in place.

Common pairings

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Synonyms

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halted postponed hanging dangling interrupted on hold abeyant dormant paused delayed

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Rhymes for suspended

ended bended blended amended defended extended intended attended expended pretended distended unattended

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Frequently asked questions

What does “suspended” mean?

The word “suspended” means stopped or paused for a time. In plain terms, temporarily paused, or physically hanging in place.

How do you pronounce “suspended”?

“Suspended” is pronounced suh-SPEHN-dihd (/səˈspɛndɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “suspended” in a sentence?

Here is “suspended” used in a sentence: “The trial ended in a suspended sentence.”

What is another word for “suspended”?

Words with a similar meaning to “suspended” include abeyant, dormant, paused and delayed.

What part of speech is “suspended”?

“Suspended” is an adjective.

Is “suspended” a common word?

“Suspended” is a fairly common word in modern English.

How many meanings does “suspended” have?

“Suspended” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: stopped or paused for a time.

What is the difference between 'suspended' and 'cancelled'?

Suspended means stopped or paused for a time, with the possibility of resuming later. Cancelled means called off completely, with no plan to continue, so a suspended service may restart, but a cancelled one will not.

What is the difference between 'suspended' and 'expelled' from school?

A student who is suspended is stopped from attending for a set period, after which they can return. A student who is expelled is permanently removed and cannot come back, so suspension is temporary and expulsion is final.

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