Cease
to stop or come to an end; to discontinue an action or process
verbCease
to stop or come to an end; to discontinue an action or process
verbImagine This
Imagine a loud factory bell that rings to signal the end of a shift. The foreman raises a hand and calmly says, 'Cease,' and every worker stops what they are doing, the room falls silent, and the noise fades away.
Sounds Like
/siːs/
Looks Like
visually resembles 'seize' or 'seas' in spelling; common confusion with these words
Remember This
Cease is often used with 'to' (cease to do something) or in phrases like 'cease and desist' or 'ceasefire.' The noun form 'cessation' refers to the act of stopping.
Other Forms
Connect With
stop, end, discontinue, halt, desist, terminate
Note
Do not confuse with 'ceaseless' (never stopping) or 'seize' (to grab) — they are different words with different meanings. Commonly used in formal writing or legal contexts.