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cessation

cessation is a synonym of ending

noun [ se-sey-shuhn ]

cessation is another word for ending

Ending refers to a stop or a coming to an end (The story came to a satisfying ending).

Cessation also refers to a stop, which can be temporary (The countries agreed to a cessation of hostilities during the holiday).

Ending is a more common word (The announcement brought the party to an abrupt ending), while cessation is relatively uncommon and pretty formal (A temporary cessation of the fighting).

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dilly-dally

dilly-dally is a synonym of dawdle

verb [ dil-ee-dal-ee ]

dilly-dally is another word for dawdle

Dawdle means to waste time, especially by loitering, moving slowly, or taking more time on something than you need to (He dawdled in the store).

Dilly-dally also means to waste time, especially because of being unable to make a decision (Stop dilly-dallying and choose a candy bar).

Dilly-dally implies having trouble making small decisions, or taking a lot of time over them (When it comes to ordering, I wish he wouldn’t dilly-dally so much), while dawdle emphasizes slow movement (She was known to dawdle when she didn’t want to do something).

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snooze

snooze is a synonym of sleep

verb [ snooz ]

snooze is another word for sleep

Sleep means to rest, while being fully or partially unconscious (She could sleep anywhere).

Snooze means to sleep, especially for short periods of time, and especially in a light or partially conscious way (I decided to snooze during my lunch break).

Sleep is the more general word, though it can suggest a long period of being unconscious (All we really needed was to sleep more).

Snooze suggests a shorter and less deep rest, either after waking up or at a time you would not normally sleep (I slept badly so I snoozed all afternoon).

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