Synonyms of ended

ended 1 of 2

adjective

as in finished

brought or having come to an end

the recently ended season was one of the best that the baseball team ever had

Synonyms & Similar Words

• finished
• done
• completed
• up
• complete
• concluded
• terminated
• over
• through
• down
• out of hand
• out of the way
• realized
• accomplished
• defunct
• over with
• expired
• achieved
• attained
• obsolete
• extinct
• compassed
• dead
• kaput

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• incomplete
• ongoing
• unfinished
• continuing
• uncompleted
• undone

ended

2 of 2

verb

past tense of end

1

as in concluded

to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point

let's end the meeting with a short prayer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• concluded
• finished
• completed
• closed
• terminated
• wrapped up
• rounded (off or out)
• climaxed
• closed out
• wound up
• put paid to
• crowned
• rang down the curtain (on)
• consummated
• suspended
• perfected
• halted
• stopped

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• began
• started
• opened
• commenced
• inaugurated

2

as in ceased

to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end

unfortunately, an argument ended their date, and they're still not speaking to each other

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ceased
• stopped
• halted
• quit
• concluded
• finished
• dropped
• delayed
• suspended
• discontinued
• laid off
• cut off
• shut off
• broke
• packed (up or in)
• left off
• cut out
• completed
• broke off
• had done with
• canned
• broke up
• knocked off
• desisted (from)
• ruined
• held
• paused
• gave over
• closed (down)
• put the kibosh on
• stayed
• blocked
• stemmed
• hindered
• impeded
• checked
• destroyed
• deactivated
• scuttled
• called
• aborted
• abolished
• turned back
• obstructed
• suppressed
• dammed
• blockaded
• arrested
• detained
• killed
• held back
• stamped
• squelched
• dissolved
• annulled
• squashed
• demolished
• stunted
• snuffed
• kiboshed
• clamped down
• braked
• reined (in)
• stanched

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continued
• carried on
• proceeded
• progressed
• kept up
• advanced
• ran on
• propelled
• drove
• followed through (with)
• stirred
• impelled
• actuated

3

as in stopped

to come to an end

a book so good that you hate to see it end

Synonyms & Similar Words

• concluded
• stopped
• ceased
• halted
• expired
• terminated
• finished
• passed
• went
• closed
• died
• stalled
• discontinued
• determined
• lapsed
• left off
• elapsed
• quit
• broke off
• wound up
• winked (out)
• broke up
• let up
• dead-ended
• bit the dust
• paused
• suspended
• refrained (from)
• stayed
• laid off (of)
• packed (up or in)
• cut out
• knocked off
• desisted (from)
• broke down
• abated
• gave over
• wound down
• conked (out)
• petered (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continued
• persisted
• extended
• hung on
• prolonged
• protracted
• drew out

4

as in died

to stop living

a great general, who ended on the field of battle

Synonyms & Similar Words

• died
• fell
• perished
• departed
• succumbed
• expired
• went
• disappeared
• exited
• parted
• passed (on)
• passed away
• dropped
• faded
• deceased
• stepped out
• checked out
• demised
• kicked off
• croaked
• bought it
• kicked in
• popped off
• flatlined
• pegged out
• snuffed it
• gave up the ghost
• bit the dust
• kicked the bucket
• conked (out)
• failed
• consumed
• dried up
• predeceased

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lived
• breathed
• came to
• revived
• was
• lingered
• existed
• flourished
• prospered
• subsisted
• thrived

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ended

Adjective

Play-Doh Activity Ideas Whether homemade or store-bought, Play-Doh is one of the best mediums for open-ended, imaginative fun. — Michelle Crouch, Parents, 14 Aug. 2026

However, the decree declaring the partial mobilization that Putin signed in September 2022 is open-ended, allowing authorities to resume it if needed. — ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

The way Vassilopoulos and her team have chosen not to define things like Alex’s gender identity feels very of the open-ended, label-resistant ways of the younger generations. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2026

But for Hernon and his team, working with artists who ask open ended questions has had a measurable impact. — Benjamin Wolff, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

For now, her comeback is open-ended. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026

Tran independently called 911 to make a report that the truck driver caused a hit-and-run collision, telling police that he had been stopped in traffic when his vehicle was rear-ended. — Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 10 June 2026

While nickel corner is sort of open-ended, Chau Smith-Wade and Corey Thornton can both play there. — Mike Kaye updated May 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026

In contrast, qualitative studies are more open-ended. — Ankolika De, The Conversation, 19 May 2026

Verb

Since the wars ended, land mines and unexploded ordnance have killed approximately 90,000 people and wounded almost twice as many across the three countries. — ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

The Cubs snapped a two-game skid and ended the White Sox's three-game winning streak. — CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

However, Microsoft ended the project in 2024 and chose not to build more underwater data centers. — Nir Kshetri, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026

Brent crude futures ended last week down more than 7% following signals from Washington that an agreement with Tehran to unblock the vital maritime chokepoint was in sight. — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026

Edge rusher Jonathan Greenard is now in Philly, and he was replaced by third-year Dallas Turner, who ended 2025 on a high. — Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Mark Lee ended his decade-long contract with SM Entertainment and left all NCT units in April 2026. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

But a fall on floor exercise effectively ended Leykin’s chance. — Nancy Armour, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026

Ascension will star Balfe in her first series since Outlander ended its eight-season run on Starz. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2026