Cease Definition & Meaning
cease
- noun
- (`cease' is a noun only in the phrase `without cease') end
- verb
- put an end to a state or an activity; "Quit teasing your little brother"
- have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphorical; "the bronchioles terminate in a capillary bed"; "Your rights stop where you infringe upon the rights of other"; "My property ends by the bushes"; "The symphony ends in a pianissimo"
"Cease" in song lyrics
See how cease is used in real songs:
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"Livin with Lucifer, yo, you better cease"
The 7A3 — Lucifer -
"You're livin with Lucifer, yo, you better cease"
The 7A3 — Lucifer -
"Must've thought he was wrong, so his life had to cease"
The 7A3 — Lucifer
Words that rhyme with cease
Usage tips for "cease"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "cease" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for cease to find words that pair well.
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