: something that constitutes an end: such as
a
: conclusion
a movie with a happy ending
b
: one or more letters or syllables added to a word base especially in inflection
Examples of ending in a Sentence
I didn't like the book's ending.
Common verb endings in English are “-s,” “-ed,” and “-ing.”
You can often recognize an English adverb by its “-ly” ending.
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The most intriguing feature is the ending with -u, which suggests that this could have been a woman’s name.
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Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 25 Feb. 2025
The ending, like most broken marriages, has gotten ugly.
—Paul Sullivan, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2025
The one thing that does set it apart is the explosive ending, which… well, doesn’t leave much room for sequels.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 23 Feb. 2025
The most intriguing feature is the ending with -u, which suggests that this could have been a woman’s name.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 22 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ending
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“Ending.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ending. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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ending
noun
end·ing
ˈen-diŋ 
: the final part : conclusion, end
a novel with a happy ending
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