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Synonyms & Similar Words
stopped
halted
discontinued
terminated
ended
suspended
abandoned
quit
resigned
relinquished
surrendered
desisted
refrained
ceased
disbanded
dissolved
broken
interrupted
paused
delayed
postponed
shelved
put on hold
laid off
dismissed
fired
let go
severed
cut off
closed down
shut down
wound up
phased out
Meaning of Ceased
The primary meaning of the word "Ceased" is to stop something or come to an end.
Definitions
- To stop something or come to an end, either permanently or temporarily
- To bring something to an end or stop it from continuing
- To no longer do or have something
Etymology of Ceased
The word "Ceased" originated from the Old French word "cesser", which is derived from the Latin word "cessare", meaning "to stop" or "to come to an end"
The word has been used in English since the 14th century to indicate the stopping or ending of something
Example Uses
- The company ceased operations due to financial difficulties
- She ceased to be a member of the club after moving to a new city
- The music ceased, and the audience applauded