cease
Intermediate/siːs/
- verb
- to stop something
cease in a sentence
- “You never cease to amaze me!”
- “Whether the protests will cease remains to be seen.”
- “The company has decided to cease all UK operations after this year.”
- “Workplace nurseries will cease to be liable for tax.”
What does “cease” mean?
cease (verb) means to stop something. It is pronounced /siːs/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "cease" mean?
- cease (verb) means: to stop something
- How do you pronounce "cease"?
- "cease" is pronounced /siːs/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "cease" in a sentence?
- Here is "cease" used in a sentence: You never cease to amaze me!
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