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endless Definition

end·less (endlis)

adjective

  1. having no end; going on forever; infinite
  2. lasting too long an endless speech
  3. continual endless interruptions
  4. with the ends joined to form a closed unit that can move continuously over wheels, etc. an endless chain

Etymology: ME endeles < OE endeleas: see end & -less

endless Related Forms

end·lessly adverb end·less·ness noun

endless Synonyms

endless

modif.

  1. Having no end in space

    infinite, measureless, interminable, indeterminable, untold, countless, without end, continuous, unending, unbounded, unlimited, immeasurable, unmeasured, limitless, unsurpassable, having no bounds, multitudinous, boundless, incalculable, illimitable, unfathomable.

    Antonyms fixed*, finite*, bounded. *

  2. Having no end in time

    perpetual, everlasting, interminable, continual; see eternal 1, 2, unending.

endless Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • seemingly: There are seemingly endless shots of the inside of bars, which pan around to show people dancing.
  • almost: The freedoms of our present society allow an almost endless variety of lifestyles.
  • virtually: In fact the range of things you can do with an image in digital form is virtually endless.
  • apparently: Feeling his way along the rough walls, he made his way down the apparently endless slope.
  • practically: Sony Ericsson T300 - ... full-color display enhances the image of your phone and makes the possibilities to customize your phone practically endless.
  • potentially: This would mean setting the stage for a fresh period of turmoil and a potentially endless succession of wars.

Adjective complement with noun phrase

make: Conclusions The flexibility of the Microcosm model makes the possibilities endless.

Modifies a noun

  • repetition: Is even The Times beginning to tire of the endless repetition?
  • stream: Crash has an endless stream of lives; in fact, there are several unique ways in which you can cause him to die.
  • possibility: You have endless possibilities pending on the style of your Wedding.
  • fascination: It was always the same, she was an endless fascination for him.
  • succession: This would mean setting the stage for a fresh period of turmoil and a potentially endless succession of wars.
  • speculation: Endless speculation is possible about the role these fascinating stones played in the life of the Neolithic people.

Used with adjective complement

  • seem: The list of American style goodies to start the day seems endless.
  • appear: The list of deficits that impact upon them can appear endless, although not all will show all deficits.
  • become: As soon as you start looking at individual cases, the process can become endless.

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