ending

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end·ing

noun \ˈen-diŋ\

Definition of ENDING

: something that constitutes an end: 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

  1. I didn't like the book's ending.
  2. Common verb endings in English are -s, -ed, and -ing.
  3. You can often recognize an English adverb by its -ly ending.

First Known Use of ENDING

before 12th century

Rhymes with ENDING

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