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cease

verb
/siːs/

Meaning

to bring or come to an end; to stop doing something

Example Sentences

The noise ceased as soon as the children went inside.

Example Expressions

ceasefire

Synonyms

stop, halt, end, discontinue, terminate

Antonyms

continue, persist, proceed

Collocations

cease operations, cease to exist, cease immediately, cease fire

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