stop (by) Synonyms
stop (by) Meaning
stop (by)
to visit someone briefly
stop (by) Sentence Examples
- The car screeched to a stop by the red light.
- The hikers stopped by the stream to refill their water bottles.
- The train came to an abrupt stop by the station.
- The dog stopped by the fence, barking at the passersby.
- The bus driver pulled to a stop by the bus stop.
- The thief stopped by the jewelry store, casing the joint.
- The paramedics stopped by the accident scene to assist the victims.
- The police car stopped by the suspect's house.
- The mailman stopped by every house on his route.
- The traveler stopped by the local market to buy some souvenirs.
FAQs About the word stop (by)
to visit someone briefly
step in,run in, drop by, come over, come by, drop in, hang (around or out), haunt, visit,stay
live, reside,dwell, abide,
The car screeched to a stop by the red light.
The hikers stopped by the stream to refill their water bottles.
The train came to an abrupt stop by the station.
The dog stopped by the fence, barking at the passersby.
