: 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
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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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While the characters in Interstellar and Contact may have different reasons for space exploration, both films employ sci-fi’s staple larger-than-life visuals and boast endings that leave lasting impressions long after their credits roll.
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Yasmeen Hamadeh, People.com, 2 Feb. 2025
The ending to this season should align more with the seedings.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 2 Feb. 2025
The country singer could easily pull off these looks to blend in with Queen Bey or — possibly — a choir for the track’s ending.
—Danielle Gilliard, WWD, 2 Feb. 2025
As such, Entertainment Weekly is taking a deep dive into Breaking Bad’s ending with Gilligan formally clarifying Walt’s fate when the closing credits rolled.
—Will Harris, EW.com, 31 Jan. 2025
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Yasmeen Hamadeh, People.com, 2 Feb. 2025
The ending to this season should align more with the seedings.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 2 Feb. 2025
The country singer could easily pull off these looks to blend in with Queen Bey or — possibly — a choir for the track’s ending.
—Danielle Gilliard, WWD, 2 Feb. 2025
As such, Entertainment Weekly is taking a deep dive into Breaking Bad’s ending with Gilligan formally clarifying Walt’s fate when the closing credits rolled.
—Will Harris, EW.com, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Ending.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ending. Accessed 8 Feb. 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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