Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Halt.
How to pronounce halt:
UK
Halt - as a noun
The state of inactivity following an interruption
Example: "The negotiations were in arrest"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arrest6check16hitch13stay7stop6stoppage13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
inaction10inactiveness17inactivity18Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The event of something ending
Example: "It came to a stop at the bottom of the hill"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stop6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
conclusion14ending8finish12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An interruption or temporary suspension of progress or movement
Example: "A halt in the arms race"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
freeze18Halt - as an adjective satellite
Disabled in the feet or legs
Example: "A crippled soldier"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crippled15game7gimpy13halting11lame6Halt - as a verb
Come to a halt, stop moving
Example: "The car stopped"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stop6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Stop from happening or developing
Example: "Block his election"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
block13kibosh15stop6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
forbid12foreclose14forestall12preclude13prevent12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Halt - as an adjective
Lame, limping.
Example Sentences
"The train came to a sudden halt."
"The driver brought the car to a halt at the red light."
"The soldiers were ordered to a halt by their commander."
"The protesters marched until they reached a halt outside the government building."
"The music came to a halt as the power went out."
Word Game Points
Is HALT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, halt is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
HALT has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is HALT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, halt is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordHALT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.
Is HALT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, halt is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordHALT has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
