ended (A1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈɛndɪd/

Definition

Reached or caused to reach a final point or conclusion.

Examples

• The concert ended with a spectacular fireworks display.

• Our vacation ended too soon, and we had to return home.

• The negotiations ended with an agreement.

How to Use ended

end with (prepositional phrase)

To conclude or finish with a particular thing or event. — "The play ended with a standing ovation."

end in (prepositional phrase)

To have a particular result or conclusion. — "The argument ended in a fight."

end of (collocation)

The final part of something. — "We are at the end of the road."

Synonyms of ended

Words with a similar meaning to ended:

• concluded
• finished
• ceased
• terminated

Antonyms of ended

Words with the opposite meaning to ended:

• began
• started
• commenced

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