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cessation vs halt

halt vs cessation

cessation and halt both are nouns.

cessation is not an adjective while halt is an adjective.

cessation is not a verb while halt is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cessation Yes No No No
halt Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, halt is a hypernym of cessation; that is, halt is a word with a broader meaning than cessation:
  • cessation: a stopping
  • halt: the event of something ending
Other hypernyms of cessation include stop.
cessation (noun) halt (noun)
a stopping an interruption or temporary suspension of progress or movement
the event of something ending
the state of inactivity following an interruption
cessation (adjective) halt (adjective)
disabled in the feet or legs
cessation (verb) halt (verb)
stop the flow of a liquid
come to a halt, stop moving
cause to come to an abrupt stop
stop from happening or developing
Difference between cessation and halt

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