Basic Details
Word: Cessation
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The act of stopping something.
Synonyms: Stoppage, termination, halting
Antonyms: Continuation, commencement, start
Idioms and Phrases
- Cessation of hostilities: Refers to the stopping of fighting, often in a war situation. Example: "The leaders agreed to a cessation of hostilities to negotiate peace."
- Cease and desist: A legal term meaning to stop an action that is deemed harmful. Example: "The company received a letter to cease and desist from using the slogan."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The cessation of noise allowed us to finally hear our teacher's instructions clearly.
Example 2: After much negotiation, there was a cessation of the conflict between the two countries.
Example 3: The doctors recommended a temporary cessation of heavy exercise to recover from the injury.
Fun Fact
The word "cessation" comes from the Latin word "cessatio," which means "a stopping." In historical texts, it has often referred to the stopping of specific activities like wars, conflicts, or discussions.
Famous Quote
"The cessation of war is not the end of the struggle for peace." Thomas W. Lippman
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "cessation" mean?
a) The beginning of something
b) The act of stopping something
c) The continuation of an event
d) The establishment of a rule
Answer: b) The act of stopping something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "cessation"?
a) Celebrating
b) Stoppage
c) Running
d) Creating
Answer: b) Stoppage
3. Which word is an antonym of "cessation"?
a) Termination
b) Commencement
c) Cease
d) Stop
Answer: b) Commencement
4. Which sentence uses "cessation" correctly?
a) The cessation of the rain made it a perfect day for a picnic.
b) The cessation of the music was very loud.
c) We like cessation of fun at parties.
d) The cessation ran quickly through the park.
Answer: a) The cessation of the rain made it a perfect day for a picnic.
5. Which idiom refers to the stopping of fighting?
a) Cessation of hostilities
b) Start with a bang
c) The calm before the storm
d) Going out with a bang
Answer: a) Cessation of hostilities
