Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Ceases.
How to pronounce ceases:
US
Ceases - as a noun
(`cease' is a noun only in the phrase `without cease') end
Ceases - 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 ceases to fall."
"He never ceases to amaze me with his talent."
"Once the music stops, the dancing ceases."
"I hope the arguing between them ceases soon."
"The rain ceases as the storm passes."
Word Game Points
Is CEASES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ceases is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CEASES has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is CEASES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ceases is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCEASES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is CEASES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ceases is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCEASES has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
