Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
full-stop
noun
/fʊl stɒp/
Definition
A punctuation mark used to indicate the end of a sentence; a period.
Examples
- She said she would come home by 5:00 p.m.
- That’s it; I’m done with this project.
Meaning
In writing, ‘full-stop’ refers to the sign that concludes a statement or sentence, signaling that a thought is complete.
Synonyms
- period
- end
- stop