ceasing (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsiːsɪŋ/

Definition

The action of stopping or coming to an end.

Examples

• The ceasing of hostilities was announced yesterday.

• After years of conflict, there was a ceasing of violence.

• We waited for the ceasing of the rain before going outside.

How to Use ceasing

cease to V (prepositional phrase)

To stop doing something. — "He decided to cease to smoke."

cease V-ing (prepositional phrase)

To stop doing something. — "The company will cease producing that model."

cease V (prepositional phrase)

To stop an action or activity. — "The fighting did not cease."

Synonyms of ceasing

Words with a similar meaning to ceasing:

• stopping
• halting
• cessation
• termination

Antonyms of ceasing

Words with the opposite meaning to ceasing:

• continuation
• resumption

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