In a jQuery context, what will happen if `.stop()` is called on an animated element?

Calling .stop() on an animated element in jQuery is used to immediately halt the current running animation on that element. One of the key aspects of the .stop() function is that it also clears any remaining animations in the queue for that element, ensuring that no further animations will occur until another animation is explicitly called.

This behavior allows for greater control over animations, preventing the stacking of multiple animations that could slow down or complicate the user interface. If the animation is stopped, any effects that were intended to be queued after the stopped animation will not execute. This is particularly useful in scenarios where you want to reset the animation state without any residual effects from previous animations, thus providing a clean slate for future animations.