i Register
In some senses, cease is marked as formal, obsolete. Watch for register when choosing this word.
ADV
altogether, completely, entirely
All the noise outside stopped completely when the concert ended.
all but, almost, virtually | largely
effectively
After the factory closed, production effectively ceased for six months.
forthwith, immediately
The noisy construction work ceased immediately when the neighbors complained to the city.
soon
abruptly, suddenly
The music suddenly ceased when the power went out during the concert.
rapidly | gradually | momentarily | eventually, finally
long (since)
The factory has long ceased producing cars in this town.
automatically
PREP
with
The noise from the construction site ceased with the arrival of evening.
PHRASES
without ceasing
The rain fell without ceasing for three days and flooded the entire village.