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ending definition

end·ing (en′diŋ)

noun

  1. an end; specif.,
    1. the last part; finish; conclusion
    2. death
  2. Gram. the letter(s) or syllable(s) added to the end of a word or base to make a derived or inflected form “-ed” is the ending in “wanted”

Etymology: OE endung: see end

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ending Synonyms

ending

n.

finish, closing, conclusion; see end 2.


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ending Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • verb: Future Perfect French Verb is a tool for identifying the correct endings of verbs.

Converse of object

  • spoil: This film has nothing like that ( I hope that in saying that I haven't spoilt the ending for anyone ).

Preposition: for

  • verb: Put in comment about the special endings for the verb " gweld " .

Adjective modifier

  • happy: We make sure there's a happy ending for him, " he adds.

Noun used with modifier

  • cliffhanger: And of course cliffhanger endings at the end of episodes - So what are those brackets for?
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ending quotes

We loved your play.We only have problems with your main character, the second act and the ending.

-Anonymous

War, he sung, is toil and trouble; Honour but an empty bubble. Never ending, still beginning, Fighting still, and still destroying, If the world be worth thy winning, Think, oh think, it worth enjoying.

-Dryden,John

The time-honored bread-sauce of the happy ending.

-James, Henry

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