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Dictionary Entry

cease

verb

Find the meaning of the word cease, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.

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Meaning

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To stop happening or existing; to bring to an end.

Example Sentence

The loud noise began to cease, allowing everyone to hear each other speak again.

Usage Note

You can use 'cease' when something stops completely, like 'cease fire' in a conflict or 'cease operations' for a business. It sounds more formal than 'stop' and is often used in official or written contexts to indicate a definitive end to an action or state.