ceased

[siːst]

ceased Definition

• 1. to stop doing something or stop happening
• 2. to die

Using ceased: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ceased" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The company has ceased trading.

• Example

  The rain had ceased by the time we arrived.

• Example

  He ceased to be a member of the club last year.

• Example

  The noise ceased as soon as he entered the room.

ceased Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ceased

• stop
• halt
• end
• discontinue
• terminate

Antonyms for ceased

• continue
• proceed

Phrases with ceased

• cease and desist

  a legal order to stop doing something immediately

  Example

  The company received a cease and desist order from the government.

• cease fire

  an order to stop shooting in a war

  Example

  The two sides agreed to a cease-fire after months of fighting.

• cease to exist

  to no longer exist

  Example

  The company ceased to exist after it went bankrupt.

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Summary: ceased in Brief

The term 'ceased' [siːst] means to stop doing something or stop happening, and can also refer to death. It is often used in formal contexts, such as 'The company has ceased trading,' but can also be used informally, as in 'Let's knock off work for the day.' 'Ceased' is part of phrases like 'cease and desist' and 'cease fire,' which denote legal orders and military actions, respectively.