ceased (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /siːst/

Definition

Stopped or brought an action or state to an end.

Examples

• The factory ceased production after the equipment failed.

• The arguments ceased once the mediator arrived.

• They ceased all communication with the rival company.

How to Use ceased

cease to [verb] (collocation)

to stop doing a specific action — "They ceased to exist as a functioning organization."

cease [noun] (collocation)

to stop a process or activity — "The company will cease operations next month."

Synonyms of ceased

Words with a similar meaning to ceased:

• stop
• end
• halt
• terminate

Antonyms of ceased

Words with the opposite meaning to ceased:

• continue
• start

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