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Ceases

Verb / ˈsi:sɪz / Another word for ceases — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To come to an end; stop

Synonyms & similar words

giveup stop terminate cease finish continue layoff discontinue end quit begin end stop terminate conclude halt finish discontinue expire abate close

Synonyms by register

Formal

discontinues terminates concludes suspends

Informal

stops quits cuts out packs it in

Literary

abates desists fades

Antonyms

begins starts continues persists commences originates proceeds

Common collocations

  • ceases to exist
  • ceases operations
  • ceases fire
  • ceases to function
  • ceases production
  • ceases to be
  • ceases all activity

Word family

noun cessation
verb cease
adjective non-ceasing

Usage note

Cease is a formal verb. It is often used in official contexts or when referring to the end of something significant. Avoid using it in casual conversation where 'stop' is more appropriate.

Example sentences

  1. The rain ceases when the clouds disappear.
  2. The teacher asks the class to cease talking during the lesson.
  3. The traffic ceases when the light turns red.
  4. The phone ceases ringing when someone picks it up.
  5. The factory ceases its operations during the weekend.

Quotes

  • If we must cease to be friends, let us not become enemies. - Napoleon Bonaparte
  • As long as one has a garden one has a future, and as long as one has a future one is alive. - Francis Hodgson Burnett
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. - Steve Jobs

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