ending

noun
UK: /ˈendɪŋ/
US: /ˈendɪŋ/

  1. The final part of something.

    1. The movie's ending was very exciting for all viewers in the cinema. [ ] [ ]
    2. After many plot twists, the ending of the book left readers with a lingering sense of unease regarding future events. [ ] [ ]

  2. The act of finishing something.

    1. The ending of the school year is almost here, it will be soon. [ ] [ ]
    2. The sudden ending of the negotiations surprised the mediators involved in the project. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

close conclusion finish cessation termination
ending verb

  1. Present participle of the verb 'end'.

    1. The show is ending soon, so let's find another for tonight. [ ] [ ]
    2. They are ending the discussion because nothing constructive is actually happening with them. [ ] [ ]
ending adjective

  1. That finishes or completes something.

    1. We were on the ending stage of our trip, near to home. [ ] [ ]
    2. The ending credits rolled, signaling the completion of the film, we can all go home. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ending" in English means: The final part of something., The act of finishing something..

The phonetic transcription of "ending" is /ˈendɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈendɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ending": close, conclusion, finish, cessation, termination.

Example usage of "ending": "The movie's ending was very exciting for all viewers in the cinema.". More examples on the page.