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The rain will cease by morning.
What does Cease mean?
To stop completely.
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To stop happening or to come to an end.
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Please cease talking when the lesson begins.
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The machine will cease operating if it overheats.
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What does cease mean?
Cease means to stop happening or to come to an end.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to cease?
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MeaningCease means To stop completely.
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