stopt

/stɒpt/

Definitions

1. verb

past tense of stop, to bring or come to a halt; to cease from an activity

“She stopt playing the piano when she heard the news.”

2. noun

a stop, especially one in a railway or road system

“The train will be held at the stopt for a short time.”

3. verb

to bring or come to a sudden halt, typically due to a shock or surprise

“He stopt dead in his tracks when he saw the snake.”

Synonyms

  • ceased
  • halted
  • stopped

Antonyms

  • continued
  • resumed