stopper
|stop/per|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈstɑːpər/
🇬🇧
/ˈstɒpə/
block or seal
Etymology
Etymology Information
'stopper' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'stopen,' where 'stop' meant 'to block or close.'
Historical Evolution
'stopen' transformed into the modern English word 'stopper' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to block or close,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a plug or a device used to close or seal a container, preventing the contents from escaping.
He used a rubber stopper to seal the bottle.
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opener
Noun 2
a person or thing that stops something from happening or progressing.
The goalkeeper was an excellent stopper, preventing many goals.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45