: 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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In a letter addressed to Bisignano, a group of GOP representatives said they were concerned regarding SSA staffing cuts and the ending of office leases.
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Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
The ending isn’t a surprise—Alonso eventually re-signed with the Mets.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 8 May 2025
Grant's post about the ending on May 4 has racked up 129K likes on Instagram.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 6 May 2025
This really felt like a proper ending to get back to the heart of the franchise, the family of it all.
—EW.com, 6 May 2025
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Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
The ending isn’t a surprise—Alonso eventually re-signed with the Mets.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 8 May 2025
Grant's post about the ending on May 4 has racked up 129K likes on Instagram.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 6 May 2025
This really felt like a proper ending to get back to the heart of the franchise, the family of it all.
—EW.com, 6 May 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 13 May. 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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