: 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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Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2025
The almost Nathan Fielder-esque twist ending is vulnerable and touching and delightfully unexpected.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 1 Aug. 2025
After the film was released on Aug. 1, many fans noticed that the film's ending is different from the book's.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Kids will enjoy the goat’s antics and the sweet surprise ending, and those of us who sometimes share Ada’s dreams will appreciate the reminder that a little chaos can be good for the soul.
—Caroline Carlson
august 1, Literary Hub, 1 Aug. 2025
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“Ending.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ending. Accessed 6 Aug. 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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