Dictionary Entry
ceases
Part of SpeechverbPronunciation/ˈsiːsɪz/Word FrequencyCommon (4.28)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)To stop.
In a Sentence
“And with that, his twitching ceased.”
Published Usage Examples
“Even with the addition of tou kurion, the term ceases to be a title for”
“If showing a single lie were sufficient to demonstrate that someone is “a liar,” then everyone on the planet is “a liar,” since everyone has told lies, and the word ceases to convey any informational content.”
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Origin
From Old French 'cesser', from Latin 'cessare' meaning 'to yield, give way'.
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