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Cease Meaning in English

word

/ˈsis/
sees
/sˈiːs/
sees

Definición

To stop happening or stop doing something. It is often used in formal language for something that ends completely.

Uso & Matices

More formal than 'stop'. Common patterns: 'cease operations', 'cease to exist', 'cease doing something'. In everyday speech, people usually say 'stop' instead. 'Ceasefire' is a related noun with a specific meaning in war.

Oraciones de Ejemplo

The rain ceased after lunch.

basic

The factory will cease production next month.

basic

That animal has ceased to exist.

basic

The calls finally ceased around midnight.

natural

If they don't cease complaining, I'm leaving.

natural

Once the noise ceased, we could hear the ocean again.

natural