Opposite of continuing over a (usually extended) period of time
“The company's financial problems were just a temporary blip.”
Opposite of never relaxing or slackening
Opposite of occurring regularly or recurrently
Opposite of without breaks, gaps or interruptions
“I seem to be having Internet issues with my connection being intermittent and slow.”
Opposite of without interruption or a break in continuity
Opposite of happening regularly, time after time
Opposite of persisting for an extended period of time
Opposite of extensive or comprehensive in scope
Opposite of ongoing, or in progress
“Before his job is finished, he will create a list of suggestions that could reduce the energy consumption of her home by 50 per cent.”
Opposite of all the time, or seemingly all the time
Opposite of devoted completely to one object
Opposite of in continuing or consecutive order
Opposite of over a protracted period of time, as opposed to once
Opposite of commemorated or followed, typically of a cultural event
Opposite of to have become larger in size or degree
“The number of autocracies in the world declined in the late 1980s.”
(intransitive) Opposite of past tense for to persist in or proceed with an activity or action
“The young girl had to stop running in the race after she felt her knee buckle.”
(transitive) Opposite of past tense for to maintain or prolong
“Due to recent events, it has become necessary for us to suspend your credit card.”
Opposite of past tense for to remain in existence or active
“Due to the backlash we have received, we have had to cease making the limited edition models.”
Opposite of past tense for to last or endure in a particular condition or state
“Their relationship will end if they cannot find a resolution to their differences.”
Opposite of past tense for to remain in a given situation or state
“He would abandon his post as Governor after his position was made untenable.”
(transitive) Opposite of past tense for to resume after a brief discontinuance
“The principal had to halt all activities as paramedics attended to a student affected by the intense heat.”
(intransitive) Opposite of past tense for to resume after a brief discontinuance
“He's down and out, so the fight has to stop.”
Opposite of past tense for to make progress or advance something that has already started
“If you don't stop twiddling your thumbs, the investigation will begin to stagnate.”
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