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Learn “Cease”

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Cease

verb/SEES/

Meaning

To stop doing something or come to an end.

In context

The rain did not cease until well after lunch, so sport was cancelled.

Remember it

'Cease' sounds like the last 'sss' of a hiss fading out — the noise ceases into silence.

Use it well

'Cease' is more formal than 'stop'; use it for activities or sounds that come to an end.