Full stop

Full stop

/ˌfʊl ˈstɒp/
Noun United Kingdom

Period. The type at the end of a sentence.

Example Sentences

"End it with a full stop."
"Don't forget the full stop."

Etymology & History

British period punctuation mark. Americans use 'period'. British punctuation terminology difference.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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