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ceases

verb
SEE-siz/ˈsiːsɪz/

1 meaning of ceases

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  1. 1
    verb
    Third-person singular simple present of cease. Use this form with he, she, or it.

    The music ceases the moment the teacher claps her hands.

    Rain usually ceases by midday in this part of the country.

    Note

ceases is a form of cease

cease, verb: To stop happening or come to an end. Full entry

Forms
ceaseceases he/she/itceasing -ing formceased past tense, past participle
Spelling
cease → ceases: add -s
Sound
The ending sounds like /ɪz/, an extra syllable.

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