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Suspended

Verb / sʌˈspendɪd / Another word for suspended — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to temporarily prevent something from continuing or operating

Synonyms & similar words

setaside suspend debar freeze halted postponed delayed interrupted discontinued stopped paused aborted terminated ceased deferred adjourned recessed rescheduled

Synonyms by register

Formal

pending postponed adjourned deferred

Informal

on hold put off paused delayed

Literary

aflutter pendent hovering

Antonyms

hanging supported attached anchored affixed secured

Common collocations

  • suspended animation
  • suspended sentence
  • suspended disbelief
  • suspended judgment
  • suspended ceiling
  • suspended particles
  • suspended in mid-air
  • suspended from

Word family

noun suspension
verb suspend
adjective suspended
adverb suspendedly

Usage note

The word 'suspended' can refer to something hanging, something temporarily stopped, or something not yet decided. Be mindful of the context to convey the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. The game was suspended due to bad weather.
  2. The driver's license was suspended for speeding.
  3. The construction work was suspended until the safety inspections were completed.
  4. The company suspended production of the faulty product.
  5. The student was suspended for fighting in school.

Quotes

  • Happiness is not a state to arrive at, but a manner of traveling. We are all suspended like chandeliers; no one can more than sway us a little.
  • The mind can weave itself warmly in the cocoon of its own thoughts, and dwell a hermit anywhere.
  • Hope is the feeling that the feeling you have isn't permanent.

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