CEASING
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Ceasing.
Ceasing - as a noun
(`cease' is a noun only in the phrase `without cease') end
Ceasing - as a verb
Put an end to a state or an activity
Example: "Quit teasing your little brother"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Hypernyms (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"
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Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The ceasing of rain allowed us to go outside and play."
"The committee called for the immediate ceasing of all hostilities."
"After years of constant fighting, the peace treaty brought about a ceasing of violence."
"The cease-fire agreement marked a significant ceasing of combat in the region."
"The sudden ceasing of the engine noise made us realize that something was wrong."
Word Game Points
Is CEASING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ceasing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CEASING has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is CEASING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ceasing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCEASING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is CEASING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ceasing is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCEASING has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.