Basic Details
Word: Ceased
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To stop doing something or to come to an end.
Synonyms: Stopped, ended, discontinued
Antonyms: Started, began, continued
Idioms and Phrases
- Cease and desist: A legal term that means to stop doing something immediately. Example: "The company received a cease and desist letter for using someone else's logo."
- Ceasefire: A temporary stop to fighting during a war or conflict. Example: "Both sides agreed to a ceasefire to discuss peace terms."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Once the rain ceased, the children ran outside to play.
Example 2: The noisy party ceased when the clock struck midnight.
Example 3: After much discussion, they finally ceased their arguments and reached a compromise.
Fun Fact
The word "cease" originates from the Latin word "cedere," which means "to yield or give way." Over time, it evolved through Old French before entering the English language.
Famous Quote
"The first step towards change is awareness. The second is acceptance. People don't change until they cease to be who they are." - Robert E. Lee
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "ceased" mean?
a) To begin doing something
b) To stop doing something
c) To continue doing something
d) To change direction
Answer: b) To stop doing something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "ceased"?
a) Started
b) Ended
c) Increased
d) Continued
Answer: b) Ended
3. Which of these is an antonym of "ceased"?
a) Stopped
b) Finished
c) Began
d) Ended
Answer: c) Began
4. Which sentence uses "ceased" correctly?
a) The car ceased to move when it ran out of fuel.
b) We ceased our journey and walked faster than before.
c) She ceased to rise at dawn every day.
d) The dancer ceased to perform after the applause.
Answer: a) The car ceased to move when it ran out of fuel.
5. What does "ceasefire" mean?
a) A permanent end to the war
b) A temporary stop to fighting
c) A new form of fighting
d) A method of negotiation
Answer: b) A temporary stop to fighting
