: 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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His team sees the deal as a start, not an ending.
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Eric Cortellessa, Time, 11 Oct. 2025
The ending in the book, Lo never gets that moment of showdown.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
But this week, the tale of the turnovers resulted in a fairytale ending for New York.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Considering that Supermassive is known for their alternate choices and endings, Little Nightmares III still feels like the source material.
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Eric Cortellessa, Time, 11 Oct. 2025
The ending in the book, Lo never gets that moment of showdown.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
But this week, the tale of the turnovers resulted in a fairytale ending for New York.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Considering that Supermassive is known for their alternate choices and endings, Little Nightmares III still feels like the source material.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Ending.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ending. Accessed 11 Oct. 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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