ending — the final part of something; conclusion
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the final part of something; conclusion
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈendɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My friend always spoils the movie ending before I watch it.
- The book's ending left readers wanting more.
- I rewrote the ending of my essay three times.
ending
NOUN[/ˈendɪŋ/]
the final part of something; conclusion
The movie's final scene
After the ending comes the sending!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'ending' derives from Old English 'endung', itself formed from 'end' (conclusion, termination) combined with the suffix '-ing' (denoting a state, process, or act). The term evolved to signify the conclusion or final part of something.
Breakdown
end (conclusion, termination) + -ing (suffix forming nouns denoting a state, process, or result of an action).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My friend always spoils the movie ending before I watch it.”
“The book's ending left readers wanting more.”
“I rewrote the ending of my essay three times.”
“Korean verb endings change depending on who you're talking to.”
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