: 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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Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Feb. 2026
The ending left an opening for more episodes.
—Rich Heldenfels, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
There are five other Bridgerton siblings destined for happy endings.
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Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Feb. 2026
The ending left an opening for more episodes.
—Rich Heldenfels, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
There are five other Bridgerton siblings destined for happy endings.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
Following season 2's dramatic ending, which unveiled part of a plot to steal the presidency, Basso agrees to be Catherine's mole.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
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“Ending.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ending. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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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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