Meaning
To cease is to bring to an end or to stop an action or process, often implying a deliberate or formal termination rather than a spontaneous or accidental interruption; it is frequently used in contexts where a cessation is significant or has implications
💡 While "cease" can be used interchangeably with "stop," it often carries a more formal connotation and is typically employed in legal, academic, or professional contexts where precision is essential.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Marla
arrived
at
the
community
garden
before
dawn
to
check
the
irrigation
system
and
to
finish
the
routine
tasks
she
had
postponed
.
When
she
noticed
the
old
pump
leaking
more
than
usual
,
she
hesitated
because
shutting
it
down
could
interrupt
the
young
plants'
watering
schedule
.
After
a
brief
inspection
she
resolved
to
stop
the
pump
temporarily
and
posted
a
note
for
the
volunteers
explaining
why
she
would
cease
the
water
flow
until
the
part
could
be
replaced
.
Her
decision
was
pragmatic
rather
than
impulsive
;
she
had
weighed
the
risk
to
the
seedlings
against
the
potential
damage
of
letting
the
pump
run
.
By
midmorning
a
couple
of
neighbors
arrived
with
tools
,
and
the
repair
began
calmly
,
just
as
she
had
anticipated
.
Common Phrases
cease to exist
cease operations
cease and desist
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Words
Never forget "cease"
Set a daily goal, reinforce with word cards and games, and track your progress in the Vocab5000 app — learn every C1 level word permanently with our science-based repetition system.
