cease
/siːs/
Group 26Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (verb)
- To come or bring to an end GRE
Example in Context
Hostilities were expected to cease at midnight under the terms of the agreement, though observers remained skeptical about enforcement.
Synonyms
stophaltend
Etymology
To stop doing something completely.
- cessare (Latin) — to stop
Memory Aid
👀Sounds like “see's”
When the cat SEE'S the dog, it CEASES all activity and freezes!
Visual Association
🛑A stop sign suddenly appearing in the middle of a lively street party, causing everything to halt.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “cease” mean on the GRE?
cease (verb) means “To come or bring to an end”. Hostilities were expected to cease at midnight under the terms of the agreement, though observers remained skeptical about enforcement.
How to remember “cease” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “cease” sounds like “see's”. When the cat SEE'S the dog, it CEASES all activity and freezes!
What are synonyms for “cease”?
Common synonyms: stop, halt, end.