AWL Sublist 9 · Academic Word

cease

/siːs/ Syllables: cease

English Illustration

Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

To stop doing something or to bring an activity or process to an end.

Synonyms

stop halt discontinue

Antonyms

continue commence

Translations

cease in Arabic

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Arabic Meaning

يتوقف، ينهي

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Easy Explanation (Arabic)

تتوقف عن فعل شيء ما أو تنهي نشاطًا أو عملية.

Easy Explanation

To cease means to stop completely. Ethics boards may order a trial to cease if participants face unexpected harm.

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Memory TipCease sounds like cease-fire — both mean stopping activity.

Contextual Examples

The journal will cease print publication and move entirely to an open digital platform.

Funding cuts forced the centre to cease longitudinal tracking after the third survey wave.

Administrators ordered the platform to cease collecting personal data pending legal review.

Word Families & Pronunciation