Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Ceased.
How to pronounce ceased:
US
Ceased - as a noun
(`cease' is a noun only in the phrase `without cease') end
Ceased - as a verb
Put an end to a state or an activity
Example: "Quit teasing your little brother"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
discontinue14give uplay offquit13stop6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphorical
Example: "The bronchioles terminate in a capillary bed"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
end4finish12stop6terminate11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The rain finally ceased after hours of pouring."
"The company ceased operations due to financial difficulties."
"The music abruptly ceased when the power went out."
"After a long battle, hostilities finally ceased."
"The doctor declared that the patient's heartbeat had ceased."
Word Game Points
Is CEASED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ceased is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CEASED has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is CEASED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ceased is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCEASED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is CEASED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ceased is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCEASED has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
