cease

/sis/
verb 3noun 1name 1

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(verb.)

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.

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