cease — to stop doing something or to bring something to an end
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to stop doing something or to bring something to an end
Pronunciation (IPA): /siːs/
Example Sentences
- My cat will never cease to amaze me with her ability to knock things off tables.
- The rain didn't cease for three days straight.
- He ceased talking the moment his mother entered the room.
cease
VERB[/siːs/]
to stop doing something or to bring something to an end
The rain ceased, and the children ran outside to play.
The fighting ceased, and the children saw peace return to the playground. (SEE PEACE → when something ceases, peace can return)
When battles cease, we release true peace.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word originates from Latin 'cedere', meaning 'to withdraw' or 'to give way'. Over time, the meaning evolved to express a complete stopping or termination of action, with the sense of yielding gradually shifting to cessation.
Breakdown
Latin cedere (to withdraw, yield) → Old French cesser → Middle English cesen → Modern English cease, with the semantic shift from 'to give way' to 'to stop completely'.
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📝Examples
“My cat will never cease to amaze me with her ability to knock things off tables.”
“The rain didn't cease for three days straight.”
“He ceased talking the moment his mother entered the room.”
“The noise from construction will cease at 6 PM according to city regulations.”
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