Pronunciation

/siːz/

Definitions

• Verb: To stop doing something, especially an activity, action, or event. For example: “The fireworks ceased after the show ended.”
• Noun: The act of stopping or the state of no longer occurring. For example: “The cease of hostilities marked the end of the war.”

Phrases

• “Cease fire” means to stop shooting or using weapons.
• “Cease and desist” is a request to stop a particular behavior immediately.
• “Cease operations” signifies the discontinuation of a project or business activity.

Example Sentences

• Verb: “After hours of labor, they finally ceased working on the construction project.”
• Noun: “The negotiations reached a point where both sides agreed to cease the dispute.”
• Adjective: “A sudden cease in the rain allowed the children to play outside again.”

Synonyms

• Stop
• Halt
• Quit
• Abandon
• Desist
• Ceasefire
• Suspension

Antonyms

• Continue
• Resume
• Persist
• Go on
• Maintain