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VocabJLPT N2

to cease

Godan VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to cease
2. to stop

A verb meaning for something to stop or cease, particularly used for natural phenomena like rain, wind, or noise. For example, you would use this word to say that the rain has stopped.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I really thought that rumor would just die down on its own eventually.

Sentence 2

Her sighing wouldn't let up, and it brought me down too.

Sentence 3

I'm sorry, my cough just won't let up.

Sentence 4

Hopefully that whole commotion dies down by tomorrow!

Sentence 5

The rain finally stopped, so I put the laundry outside.