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Definition ending in British English

ending noun

[countable] noun
/ˈendɪŋ/
1

the way in which something such as a story, film, or play ends

Example

Children usually prefer books with a happy ending.

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2

a time when something stops permanently

Example

Officials have announced the ending of price controls.

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3

the last group of letters in a word

Example

Many abstract nouns have the ending '-ness'.

Example

a plural ending

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Definition ending in British English