Collocations for cease - verb
ADV.
altogether, completely, entirely
The flow slowed, then ceased altogether.
The flow slowed, then ceased altogether.
all but, almost, virtually | largely | effectively
My job had effectively ceased to exist.
My job had effectively ceased to exist.
forthwith, immediately
These violations of the code must cease forthwith.
These violations of the code must cease forthwith.
soon | abruptly, suddenly
The bird''s song ceased abruptly.
The bird''s song ceased abruptly.
rapidly | gradually | momentarily | eventually, finally | long (since)
The conversation had long ceased to interest me.
The conversation had long ceased to interest me.
automatically
PREP.
with
The matches ceased with the outbreak of war.
The matches ceased with the outbreak of war.
PHRASES
without ceasing
Prayer was made without ceasing.
Prayer was made without ceasing.