ceased; ceasing
Definition of cease
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to cause to come to an end especially gradually : no longer continue
they were forced to cease operations cease to exist
1a
: to come to an end
the fighting gradually ceased
b
: to bring an activity or action to an end : discontinue
they have been ordered to cease and desist
cease
nounDefinition of cease (Entry 2 of 2)
: cessation
—usually used with without I kept an eye upon her without cease— R. L. Stevenson
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The first known use of cease was in the 14th century
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