Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Halts.
How to pronounce halts:
US
Halts - 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)
freeze18Halts - as an adjective satellite
Disabled in the feet or legs
Example: "A crippled soldier"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crippled15game7gimpy13halting11lame6Halts - 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)
Example Sentences
"He quickly halts the car to avoid hitting the pedestrian."
"The sudden rain halts our plans for a picnic."
"The teacher halts the students' chatter by raising her hand."
"A lack of funding halts the construction of the new building."
"She halts her speech as soon as she realizes her mistake."
Word Game Points
Is HALTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, halts is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
HALTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is HALTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, halts is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordHALTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is HALTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, halts is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordHALTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
