was not ceased

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "was not ceased" is not correct in standard written English.
It is not a usable expression because "ceased" is a past participle that does not typically pair with "was" in this context. An example of a correct usage would be: "The project was not stopped."

⚠ May contain grammatical issues

Science

News & Media

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

2 human-written examples

The PPI was not ceased to see if the cough recurred in our patient, but we are confident that GERD was responsible for the patient's longstanding cough that was quickly relieved by the PPI.

Cough

Of note, despite the use of prednisolone, the duration of BU antibiotic treatment was not prolonged and the antiretroviral regimen was not ceased or altered and this did not appear to adversely affect outcomes.

BMC Infectious Diseases

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

57 human-written examples

Trade is not ceasing, barriers are not being erected, hard-working Europeans aren't being deported.

The Guardian

"[Separatist] fighters are not ceasing to shoot at the positions of Ukrainian forces," Vladislav Seleznev, a spokesman for the Ukrainian forces, said on his Facebook page on Tuesday, while the rebels accused government troops of opening fire.

The Guardian

The aim here is to discuss concepts featuring in physics, such as motion, change, velocity, intension and remission of forms, maxima and minima, time, etc. Examples of sophismata in this domain are sentences containing the syncategoremata 'begins' and 'ceases': 'Socrates ceases to be not ceasing to be,' 'Nothing is true except in this instant' and 'What begins to be ceases to be'.

SEP

However, 'timely referral when blood loss is not ceasing' contains potential subjectivity, and two assessors (KC, MS) therefore independently assessed cases.

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth

The presumption of joint beneficial ownership could be rebutted by evidence that it was not, or ceased to be, the common intention of the parties to hold the property jointly, the justices said.

The Guardian

A patient was considered persistent for as long as the 5-ASA treatment was not definitely ceased.

BMC Gastroenterology

In a report by USA Today, lead singer of the band Tim Browne said that the letter strongly urged the band to change its name but that it was not a cease and desist order.

Huffington Post

A fourth company, Motorola, was not told to cease (or desist) but was issued a report, because its apparent violation of the regulation was done in good faith.

Forbes

"To become a Paul that was not synonymous with ceasing to be Brando".

Los Angeles Times

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Avoid using the phrase "was not ceased" in formal writing. Opt for clearer and more standard alternatives like "was not stopped" or "was not terminated".

Common error

Avoid using "ceased" with "was" in the passive voice. "Ceased" typically functions as an intransitive verb, meaning it doesn't take a direct object and isn't usually used in passive constructions. Instead, use a verb that readily forms a passive construction, such as "stopped".

Linguistic Context

The phrase "was not ceased" functions as a passive construction aiming to negate the cessation of an action or state. However, as Ludwig AI points out, it's not a standard or grammatically correct construction in English.

Expression frequency: Rare

Frequent in

Science

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News & Media

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Formal & Business

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Less common in

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Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, while the phrase "was not ceased" attempts to convey that something did not stop, it's grammatically incorrect and not recommended for use in standard English. Ludwig AI confirms this with an "Incorrect" grammatical status. More appropriate alternatives include "was not stopped", "was not terminated", or "was not discontinued", depending on the intended nuance. The phrase's limited occurrence primarily in science and news contexts highlights its rarity. Therefore, it's best to avoid "was not ceased" and opt for clearer, more grammatically sound alternatives to ensure effective communication.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

was not stopped

Focuses on the action of halting something, implying a prevention of stopping.

was not ended

Simply states that something did not reach its conclusion.

was not terminated

Emphasizes a formal ending or conclusion that did not occur.

was not halted

Indicates that something was not brought to a standstill.

was not discontinued

Highlights the absence of a break or interruption in an ongoing process.

did not come to an end

Expresses the idea of not finishing in a more emphatic way.

was not suspended

Focuses on a temporary interruption that did not happen.

was not concluded

Highlights that a deliberation or decision process didn't find an ending point.

was not abandoned

Implies something was not left or deserted.

was not broken off

Suggests a relationship or agreement that continued without interruption.

FAQs

What's a better way to say "was not ceased"?

More appropriate alternatives include "was not stopped", "was not terminated", or "was not discontinued", depending on the specific context you want to convey.

Is "was not ceased" grammatically correct?

No, "was not ceased" isn't considered standard English. It's better to use phrases like "was not stopped" or "was not terminated".

Can I use "was ceased" in a sentence?

It's best to avoid "was ceased". Instead, rephrase your sentence using a different verb in the passive voice or rewrite it in the active voice to improve clarity and correctness.

What does "was not ceased" mean?

While understandable, "was not ceased" is an uncommon and grammatically awkward way of saying something "was not stopped" or "was not ended". It indicates that an action or process continued.