What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
stops
Example
The train stops at this station for only two minutes. [stops: verb]
Example
We need to make several stops on our road trip to rest and refuel. [stops: noun]
cease
Example
The company decided to cease operations due to financial difficulties. [cease: verb]
Example
The rain finally ceased after hours of heavy downpour. [ceased: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Stops is more commonly used in everyday language, while cease is more formal and less common.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between stops and cease?
Cease is more formal than stops and is typically used in more serious or professional contexts, such as legal documents or official statements. Stops is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
