Definition of 'ending'

See also: end 

Noun

1. the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme); "I don't like words that have -ism as an ending"
      Synonyms: termination
2. the act of ending something; "the termination of the agreement"
      Synonyms: termination conclusion
3. the point in time at which something ends; "the end of the year"; "the ending of warranty period"
      Synonyms: end
      Antonyms: beginning commencement first outset get-go start kickoff starting time showtime offset middle
4. event whose occurrence ends something; "his death marked the ending of an era"; "when these final episodes are broadcast it will be the finish of the show"
      Synonyms: conclusion finish
      Antonyms: beginning
5. the last section of a communication; "in conclusion I want to say..."
      Synonyms: conclusion end close closing

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