B2
cease vs seize
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| ceaseverb/siːs/ | Meaning to stop happening or stop doing something, especially after a long time | Goes with cease to exist | Example The company ceased trading in March after losing its biggest customer. |
| seizeverb/siːz/ | Meaning to take something suddenly and with force, or to take control of something by authority | Goes with seize the opportunity | Example She seized his arm to stop him from stepping into the road. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Her energy never to amaze me.