ceased

[seest]

adjective

1. stopped or ended; discontinued.

   The vehicles and drivers from the ceased bus routes will be used to help provide rail replacement bus services.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of cease.

Other Word Forms

• unceased adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ceased¹

cease + -ed ²

Example Sentences

The prince had already ceased to be a "working royal" and had lost the use of his HRH title and no longer appeared at official royal events.

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The prince said he had "ceased all contact" with the businessman after being advised to do so by the government.

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Andrew had already ceased to be a "working royal" and had lost the use of his HRH title and no longer appeared at official royal events.

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Since Israeli troops have ceased fire, the terrorists have conducted public executions and killed at least a few dozen members of the local Doghmush clan.

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China has ceased its purchases of U.S. soybeans amid its trade war with Washington, leaving U.S. farmers in a difficult position.

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• decided 
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• resolved 
• satisfied 
• settled 
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