Stop

The word stop, when used alone, has several possible meanings in the English language.

The term "stop", when used by itself, can refer to:

• A stop is an incorrect name for the punctuation mark correctly known as a full stop or a period: "."
• A stop consonant in phonology or linguistics

"Stop" is also a part of the name of:

• door stop: a wedge to stop a door from closing when you want it open
• bus stop: a place where the bus stops for people to get on and off
• truck stop: an eating establishment on a major trucking route with a large carpark for truck drivers to stop and refresh themselves, and often with other amenities available.

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