to stop
무언가를 하는 것을 멈추는 거예요. 더 이상 하지 않는다는 뜻이죠.
Stop means to end an action or state, but remember that 'stop doing' is different from 'stop to do'.
30초 단어
- To bring an action or movement to an end.
- Used to describe something no longer continuing.
- Can function as both a verb and a noun.
Summary
Stop means to end an action or state, but remember that 'stop doing' is different from 'stop to do'.
- To bring an action or movement to an end.
- Used to describe something no longer continuing.
- Can function as both a verb and a noun.
Remember the double P spelling rule
When adding -ed or -ing to 'stop', remember to double the consonant 'p'. It becomes 'stopped' and 'stopping' because of the short vowel sound.
Don't confuse stop with finish
Use 'finish' when you complete a task or project. Use 'stop' when you simply decide not to continue an activity anymore.
Signage and public transport
In English-speaking countries, you will see the word 'Stop' on red octagonal signs at intersections. It is also the standard term for a public transport pickup point.
예시
4 / 4Please stop making that noise.
The company decided to stop production.
Can you stop by later?
The study was stopped due to lack of data.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of a red traffic light. When you see it, you must 'stop' your car completely.
Overview
'To stop' is a fundamental English verb used to describe the termination of an action, event, or state. It is highly versatile, functioning both intransitively (the action ends by itself) and transitively (someone causes the action to end). Usage Patterns: When used transitively, it is often followed by a gerund (verb + -ing), such as 'He stopped running.' It is rarely followed by an infinitive, as 'stop to [verb]' actually changes the meaning to 'pause one activity in order to begin another.' Common Contexts: It is used in daily life for physical movement ('The bus stopped'), habits ('I want to stop smoking'), and mechanical functions ('The clock stopped'). It is also used in imperative forms to give commands or warnings, such as 'Stop!' or 'Stop that!' Similar Words Comparison: 'Cease' is a more formal, literary version of 'stop.' 'Halt' is typically used for military or mechanical contexts involving a sudden or official pause. 'Finish' implies completing a task, whereas 'stop' simply means the activity is no longer happening, regardless of whether it was completed.
사용 참고사항
Stop is a versatile verb used in both formal and informal settings. It is important to distinguish between 'stop + gerund' (quit an action) and 'stop + infinitive' (pause to do something). The word is neutral and carries no specific register constraints.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often forget to double the 'p' when writing 'stopped'. Another common error is using 'stop to' when they mean 'stop doing'. For example, 'I stopped to smoke' means you paused to light a cigarette, not that you quit smoking.
암기 팁
Think of a red traffic light. When you see it, you must 'stop' your car completely.
어원
The word comes from the Old English 'stoppian', meaning to plug or block up. It is related to the Latin 'stuppare', meaning to stuff with tow or oakum.
문화적 맥락
In many English-speaking cultures, the word 'stop' is associated with safety, such as road signs and emergency buttons. It is a direct and clear command.
예시
Please stop making that noise.
everydayThe company decided to stop production.
formalCan you stop by later?
informalThe study was stopped due to lack of data.
academic어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
stop by
stop over
non-stop
자주 혼동되는 단어
Finish implies completing the final part of something. Stop just means the action is no longer occurring.
Quit is often used for giving up a job, a habit, or a role. Stop is a more general term for any action.
문법 패턴
Remember the double P spelling rule
When adding -ed or -ing to 'stop', remember to double the consonant 'p'. It becomes 'stopped' and 'stopping' because of the short vowel sound.
Don't confuse stop with finish
Use 'finish' when you complete a task or project. Use 'stop' when you simply decide not to continue an activity anymore.
Signage and public transport
In English-speaking countries, you will see the word 'Stop' on red octagonal signs at intersections. It is also the standard term for a public transport pickup point.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the blank with the correct form of stop.
I decided to ___ eating junk food to stay healthy.
After 'decided to', we use the base form of the verb.
Choose the correct meaning.
Which sentence implies you paused to do something else?
'Stop to [verb]' indicates a pause to perform a new action.
Rearrange the words to form a correct sentence.
the / stopped / suddenly / rain
Standard English word order is Subject + Verb + Adverb.
점수: /3
자주 묻는 질문
4 질문'Stop doing' means to quit an activity entirely, like 'I stopped eating sugar.' 'Stop to do' means you pause what you are doing to start a new action, like 'I stopped to buy coffee.'
Yes, 'stop' is a regular verb. Its past tense and past participle forms are 'stopped' with a double 'p'.
Yes, it can refer to a place where a vehicle pauses, like a 'bus stop.' It can also refer to the act of stopping, such as 'come to a full stop.'
It is a neutral word used in all registers of English. It is perfectly appropriate for both casual conversation and professional settings.
관련 어휘
general 관련 단어
about
A1'about'은 어떤 주제에 관해 이야기할 때 쓰거나, 대략적인 수량이나 정도를 나타낼 때 사용해요.
above
A2어떤 것보다 더 높은 위치, 바로 위를 나타내요.
accident
A2예기치 않게 발생하는 나쁜 사건으로, 피해나 부상을 입힐 수 있어요.
action
A2어떤 목표를 이루기 위해 실제로 행동하는 것을 말해.
after
A2'after'는 시간상이나 공간상으로 어떤 것의 뒤에 오는 것을 의미해요.
afterward
A2At a later or subsequent time.
again
A2'again'은 어떤 일이 다시 일어나거나 반복될 때 사용하는 말이에요.
aged
B1어떤 사람이나 물건이 특정한 나이를 먹었음을 나타낼 때 써.
alive
A2죽지 않고 생명이 있는 상태를 의미해.
all
A2'all'은 어떤 것의 전부 또는 모든 개별적인 것을 가리킬 때 사용해요.
