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cease

 
 
pronunciation:
sis
parts of speech:
intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun
part of speech: intransitive verb
inflections: ceases, ceasing, ceased
definition: to stop or come to an end.
After four days, the rain ceased.
synonyms:
discontinue, end, finish, stop, terminate
antonyms:
continue, start
similar words:
break, check, conclude, desist, die, halt, keep, let up, pass, suspend
 
part of speech: transitive verb
definition: to stop or bring to an end.
The five movie theaters in town ceased operation some years ago.If habitat loss continues, these creatures will cease to exist.I have ceased to care about what I wear and what I look like.Cease making that noise right now!
synonyms:
conclude, discontinue, leave off, stop, terminate
antonyms:
begin, continue, start
similar words:
check, end, halt, kill, quit, suspend
 
part of speech: noun
definition: cessation; stopping.
We are praying for a cease of the hostilities between our country and theirs.
synonyms:
break, cessation, discontinuance, halt, stop, surcease
similar words:
check, hesitation, intermission, interruption, letup, pause, suspension