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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

stopping

/ˈstɒpɪŋ/ verb, present participle · British & US
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What does stopping mean?

verb, present participle

The act of stopping something or someone, or the state of being stopped. A pause or interruption in an activity or process.

Example

"The bus was forced to stop due to heavy traffic, causing a long delay."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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