Ended
ˈɛndɪd
Definitions
2 meaningsTo cause or come to a finish; to conclude.
ˈɛndɪd
To bring or come to a conclusion.
The concert ended with a fireworks display.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're reading a story and the last page says 'The End!' That's when something ended. Like when you're playing a game and it finishes, or a movie is over.
👶 For kids: To stop doing something.
More Examples
They ended their argument with a handshake.
The movie ended abruptly.
How It's Used
"The meeting ended at 5 PM."
"The novel ended with a surprising twist."
"The war ended after many years of conflict."
To come to the natural or intended end; to die.
ˈɛndɪd
To cease to exist or be active.
The old car ended its life in the junkyard.
💡 Simply: Think of a plant that is no longer alive or a relationship is no longer ongoing, or a business that closed down. That is when something has ended.
👶 For kids: To stop working or living.
More Examples
The disease ended his suffering.
The project ended after two years of development.
How It's Used
"The company ended operations last year."
"His career ended abruptly due to scandal."
"Their relationship ended on bad terms."
From Middle English enden, from Old English *endian, from Proto-Germanic *andijaną (“to end”), from Proto-Indo-European *h₂éntos (“end, front”).
Used since the early Middle Ages to describe the termination of actions, events, and states of being.