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Stopping vs Stepping - What's the difference?

stopping | stepping |

As verbs the difference between stopping and stepping

is that stopping is while stepping is .

As nouns the difference between stopping and stepping

is that stopping is the act of something that stops; a halt while stepping is the act of taking a step.

stopping

English

Verb

(head)
  • Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of something that stops; a halt.
  • constant startings and stoppings
  • Material for filling a cavity.
  • (mining) A partition or door to direct or prevent a current of air.
  • A pad or poultice of dung or other material applied to a horse's hoof to keep it moist.
  • (Youatt)

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    stepping

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of taking a step.
  • * 2005 , Miriandra Rota, Pathways and Parables for a Changing World (page 263)
  • In the steppings of my feet, you are always my mother.

    Derived terms

    * stepping motor * stepping stone * stepping switch