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Choose the most appropriate antonym for the word 'CEASE' :

(A) pause

(B) discontinue

(C) continue

(D) terminate

(E) stop

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Solution

Correct Option: 2

Cease means to stop. Pause, discontinue, terminate and stop are all synonyms of cease. Only continue means to keep going, making it the correct antonym.

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