The clock stopped ticking and time stood still.

Meaning: This sentence describes a situation where the clock is not functioning and time appears to have paused.

Choice of Words: Stopped means to cease or discontinue an action. Ticking is the sound a clock makes. When you put them together, "Stopped ticking" means the clock is no longer making the ticking sound.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The clock stopped ticking.
• The ticking clock reminded him of time's relentless march.
• The kitchen was dark and silent, save for the ticking clock.
• The ticking of the clock echoed through the silent room.
• Ticking clock echoed through room.
• The old clock's ticking echoed through the room.
• Cat's gentle snores blend with ticking clock.
• I looked at the clock and saw that it was already nine o'clock.
• Time stood still as we listened to her sing.
• Time stood still, savored by all in the joyful scene.