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CEASED

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Ceased.

How to pronounce ceased:

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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)
discontinuegive uplay offquitstop
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"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
endfinishstopterminate
Hypernyms (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."
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Word Game Points

Is CEASED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ceased is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
CEASED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is CEASED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ceased is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CEASED has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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