Cease
/siːs/
To stop doing something completely, like when you finish your homework and put your pencil down.
Examples
- When the bell rings, we must cease our talking and get ready for class.
- The rain will cease soon, and we can go outside to play.
- If you keep making noise, I will ask you to cease so I can concentrate.
Synonyms
stop
end
finish
quit
halt
discontinue
Antonyms
start
continue
begin
keep
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