endings
word · lemma: ending
Definition
The final parts of stories, events, or processes; also, the suffixes added to the end of words in grammar.
Usage & Nuances
Common collocations: happy ending, sad ending, nerve endings. 'Ending' for stories carries emotional weight — people say 'I hated the ending' or 'what an ending!' In grammar, 'word endings' refers to suffixes like -ing, -ed, -tion.
Example Sentences
I prefer movies with happy endings.
basic
In English, verb endings change depending on the tense.
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The book has multiple possible endings depending on your choices.
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Not all endings are sad — sometimes things end exactly when they should.
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The nerve endings in your fingertips are incredibly sensitive to temperature changes.
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I'm so tired of TV shows that build up this amazing story and then just botch the endings.
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