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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