ceased
word · lemma: cease
Definition
Stopped happening or ended, especially used in formal or official contexts.
Usage & Nuances
'Ceased' is the past tense of 'cease' and is formal in tone. Common with verbs like 'cease to exist', 'cease operations'. Not used as informally as 'stopped'; avoid in everyday conversation. Used in legal, official, or written English.
Spanish: cesar - detenersePortuguese (BR): cessar - pararPortuguese (PT): cessar - pararChinese (Simplified): 停止 - 终止Chinese (Traditional): 停止 - 終止Hindi: बंद होना - समाप्त होनाArabic: توقف - انقطعBengali: থেমে গেছে - বন্ধ হয়েছেRussian: прекратился - закончилсяJapanese: やんだ - 終わったVietnamese: đã chấm dứt - đã ngừngKorean: 끝났다 - 중단되었다Turkish: sona erdi - durduUrdu: ختم ہوگیا - بند ہوگیاIndonesian: berhenti - selesai
Example Sentences
The factory ceased production last year.
basic
When the rain ceased, we went outside.
basic
Her laughter ceased when she realized no one else was amused.
natural
The support from donors ceased after the scandal.
natural
He ceased to care about what other people thought.
natural
All communication with the ship ceased suddenly.
basic