Pronunciation: /ˈɛndɪd/

Definitions of ended

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

Example Sentences

A1 The movie ended happily with the main characters getting married.

A2 The meeting ended on a positive note with everyone agreeing on the next steps.

B1 The party ended abruptly when the police arrived due to noise complaints.

B2 The conflict between the two countries finally ended after years of negotiations.

C1 The war ended with a peace treaty signed by all parties involved.

C2 The relationship ended amicably, with both parties agreeing to remain friends.

Examples of ended in a Sentence

formal The meeting ended promptly at 5 o'clock.

informal The movie ended and everyone clapped.

slang The party ended with a bang.

figurative Their relationship ended on a sour note.

Grammatical Forms of ended

past tense

ended

plural

ended

comparative

more ended

superlative

most ended

present tense

end

future tense

will end

perfect tense

have ended

continuous tense

is ending

singular

ends

positive degree

end

infinitive

to end

gerund

ending

participle

ending

Origin and Evolution of ended

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'ended' originated from Old English, derived from the word 'endian' meaning 'to bring to an end'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'ended' has retained its basic meaning of coming to a conclusion or finishing something, but its usage has expanded to cover a wide range of contexts and situations.