: 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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But nothing could have prepared viewers for the movie's ending, as an unfinished screenplay became the stuff of nightmares — literally and figuratively.
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Richard Edwards, Space.com, 8 Feb. 2026
For you, Valentine’s Day may mark an ending.
—Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
As for Foggy, her story already has a happy ending.
—Itay Hod, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Despite the ending, though, Caesar’s wife, Cornelia, really has more of a presence throughout the season.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 7 Feb. 2026
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Richard Edwards, Space.com, 8 Feb. 2026
For you, Valentine’s Day may mark an ending.
—Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
As for Foggy, her story already has a happy ending.
—Itay Hod, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Despite the ending, though, Caesar’s wife, Cornelia, really has more of a presence throughout the season.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Ending.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ending. Accessed 14 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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