Definitions

ceased

[seest] / sist /

ADJECTIVE

finished

Synonyms

STRONGEST

closed concluded decided ended full realized resolved satisfied settled stopped

STRONG

accomplished achieved compassed consummated discharged dispatched effected effectuated elaborated executed finalized fulfilled lapsed made perfected performed shut terminated

WEAK

brought about come to an end disposed of done for done with entire final in the past over over and done put into effect sewn-up through tied-up worked out wound-up wrapped-up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

incomplete

WEAK

unfinished

Example Sentences

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Though harmonic tremors had ceased again after May 8, twenty to forty earthquakes still shook the ground every day.

From Literature

The talk has ceased, but a successful acquisition of Greenland could whet his appetite anew.

From The Wall Street Journal

In an area where the heavy industry of coalmining and steelmaking has ceased, he said, "new industry and employment opportunities are so important to creating hope and growth in our communities".

From BBC

Oil workers stopped working, oil output fell to almost nothing, and exports ceased.

From The Wall Street Journal

No sooner had she thought this than Lena and Anat ceased their conversation and turned to look directly at the camera.

From Literature

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