: 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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As previously reported, the actor is set to reprise his role on the offshoot, and this bit of info from Harvey, tying Hardman to Ted’s Big Bad, certainly helps piece together the why and how, as does, possibly, the episode’s ending.
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Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 13 Apr. 2025
Drake was also accused of refusing to identify a person who rewrote the ending of the film, and who was not a guild member.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 12 Apr. 2025
After being swayed by Stallone and a particularly passionate test audience, Kotcheff altered the ending of the film to embrace a more hopeful outlook than originally planned.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2025
Bet this is something Bill Hader will never let go of: getting fired for ruining the ending of Titanic to a bunch of sorority girls at a movie theater.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 13 Apr. 2025
Drake was also accused of refusing to identify a person who rewrote the ending of the film, and who was not a guild member.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 12 Apr. 2025
After being swayed by Stallone and a particularly passionate test audience, Kotcheff altered the ending of the film to embrace a more hopeful outlook than originally planned.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2025
Bet this is something Bill Hader will never let go of: getting fired for ruining the ending of Titanic to a bunch of sorority girls at a movie theater.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 11 Apr. 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 22 Apr. 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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