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The end or conclusion of something
“The ending of this continued saga put me in touch with the value of teaching others to overcome trials along the path of life.”
The stopping or ending of an activity
“This new operation resulted in the ending of the siege of Khe Sanh.”
(grammar) The last morpheme of a word added to a base to create an inflected form
“On the other hand, several original 6-stems adopted the plural ending ir.”
The Formal act of putting an end to
The process of something ceasing to exist or coming to an end
An ending of a relationship or partnership
The cessation of life and all associated processes
A brief oration or script at the end of a literary piece
The action of solving a problem or contentious matter
Furthest to the rear
Gradually ceasing to exist or function
Present participle for to draw, or cause to draw, to a close
“The company would end his contract after reports of misbehavior on his part.”
Present participle for to bring or come to a finish
“There could not be a better way to end what has been a great campaign.”
Present participle for to put to an end through destruction or death
“A recent biography suggests that Van Gogh did not end his own life, but was instead killed by an acquaintance.”
Present participle for to die or cease living
“He was a great general, who would end on the field of battle.”
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